army1987 comments on On manipulating others - Less Wrong

-4 Post author: Jonii 16 June 2013 05:44PM

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Comment author: buybuydandavis 17 June 2013 07:56:37AM 2 points [-]

Intellectual bullies can often get their way in a committed relationship. Lots of joint decisions are made based on discussion, and if you argue better, you can routinely get your way. You'll likely breed resentment as well, but you will get your way.

I'm not recommending it. To the contrary, I'm pointing it out to show the abusive nature of it.

Comment author: [deleted] 17 June 2013 12:21:06PM 1 point [-]

Isn't this thought to be the reason why we evolved intelligence in the first place?