thomblake comments on We Change Our Minds Less Often Than We Think - Less Wrong

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Comment author: thomblake 10 January 2012 03:22:40PM 2 points [-]

On the other hand a thrill seeking teenager is likely to be less aware of what it is to be a respectable sober adult, having never been one. In short I've been both a thrill seeking teenager, a thrill seeking adult and also a respectable sober adult. I do see both sides of this discussion.

That's exactly what I'd expect a respectable sober adult to say.

Comment author: Peacewise 10 January 2012 04:14:47PM -1 points [-]

That's exactly what I'd expect a respectable sober adult to say.

Then you have the fortunate ability to accurately predict accurate statements.

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