V_V comments on Why CFAR? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: katydee 01 January 2014 09:00:32PM 0 points [-]

I don't have the expertise to evaluate his work, does it count as an impressive accomplishment?

Impressiveness exists in the map, not the territory-- but I certainly think so.

Comment author: V_V 01 January 2014 11:57:31PM 0 points [-]

Impressiveness exists in the map, not the territory

Kinda. Science is inter-subjective. Whether or not somebody's contributions are considered breakthroughs by domain experts is an empirical question.