lessdazed comments on Your Strength as a Rationalist - Less Wrong

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Comment author: smallricochet 03 September 2011 10:28:50PM 1 point [-]

How do you face this situation as a rationalist?

There are four answers on a multiple answer question, A B C and D. Using prior study knowledge, you immediately dismiss B and D. Problem! A and C sound equally plausible, your first urge is A, for some reason, but after some examination, B seems more plausible to your mind.

Results notwithstanding, how would you think of this as a rationalist. Is it even relevant?

Comment author: lessdazed 03 September 2011 10:49:51PM 1 point [-]

I think more context is necessary. Sorry.