ygert comments on Rationality Quotes February 2013 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ygert 12 February 2013 08:13:49AM 0 points [-]

Or better yet, assume nothing, and reserve judgement until you have more information.

Comment author: shminux 22 February 2013 09:09:12PM 0 points [-]

Or better yet, assume nothing

You always assume things, whether you are aware of it or not. At least by making your assumptions explicit and conscious, you have a better chance of noticing when they are wrong. And assuming "that people are dumb, ignorant, and making mistakes" is a common default subconscious failure mode.