Jayson_Virissimo comments on [Link] Caplan asks for help optimizing his will. - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Jayson_Virissimo 30 April 2013 06:38:11PM 2 points [-]

Why do you expect LW activity to result in a large accumulation of liquid assets? Is it that you expect it to be valuable to accumulate rather than spend, or is it because $1M of life insurance is affordable and has a favorable risk/reward?

I think Kawoomba is hoping that the 'Rationalists win. Winning means making lots of money. Therefore, rationalists will make lots of money.' argument is sound.

Comment author: TheOtherDave 30 April 2013 08:19:51PM 2 points [-]

Except it's more like 'Rationalists win. Making lots of money is a form of winning. Therefore, rationalists will make lots of money.'