DSherron comments on Bad Concepts Repository - Less Wrong

20 Post author: moridinamael 27 June 2013 03:16AM

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Comment author: Larks 27 June 2013 10:50:25AM 3 points [-]

if you're specific about why it is less frustrating

This is a fact about you, not about "should". If "should" is part of the world, you shouldn't remove it from your map just because you find other people frustrating.

and effective solutions are more visible.

One common, often effective strategy is to tell people they should do the thing.

if you can't figure it out, be honest about it "I have no idea why he does X"

The correct response to meeting a child murderer is "No, Stop! You should not do that!", not "Please explain why you are killing that child." (also physical force)