James_Miller comments on What truths are actually taboo? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: James_Miller 17 April 2013 12:56:53AM * 10 points [-]

settling for what they can get.

You mean optimizing.

Comment author: Jayson_Virissimo 17 April 2013 01:17:08AM 14 points [-]

You mean optimizing.

Wouldn't satisficing be more correct?

Comment author: malcolmocean 17 April 2013 01:52:19AM 9 points [-]

Agreed. Although if you include the cost of searching, satisficing is the optimal solution.