Eugine_Nier comments on Rationality Quotes February 2013 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Eugine_Nier 08 February 2013 03:56:38AM 2 points [-]

I generally agree with your point. The problem with the specific application is that the subject's capacity for thinking logically (especially if you want the logic to be correct) is even more limited.

Comment author: Strange7 11 February 2013 08:16:26PM 1 point [-]

If the subject is marginally capable of logical thought, the straightforward response is to try stupid random things until it becomes obvious that going along with what you want is the least exhausting option. Even fruit flies are capable of learning from personal experience.

In the event of total incapacity at logical thought... why are you going to all this trouble? What do you actually want?

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 12 February 2013 05:11:04AM 1 point [-]

If the subject is marginally capable of logical thought, the straightforward response is to try stupid random things until it becomes obvious that going along with what you want is the least exhausting option.

That depends on how much effort you're willing to spend on each subject verifying that they're not faking.