Brillyant comments on Luck II: Expecting White Swans - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Brillyant 16 December 2013 09:23:24PM 1 point [-]

Perhaps they aid in creative pursuits, build the capacity for empathy, very close attention to detail, less prone to certain biases.

I don't think they are optimal, but it may be better to embrace what traits you have than try and possess optimal trait you do not.

Comment author: hyporational 17 December 2013 04:05:42AM 0 points [-]

I think I'll have to agree they can be good for your genes and your pursuits, but are they good for you?

Comment author: Brillyant 17 December 2013 02:35:45PM 0 points [-]

I don't think they are optimal, but it may be better to embrace what traits you have than try and possess optimal trait you do not.

In my experience, it is best for me to be me. It takes a big toll on me to try and be something I'm not. There are advantages, but I sense it is a net loss.