Insert_Idionym_Here comments on Expecting Short Inferential Distances - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Arandur 31 July 2011 07:33:04PM 1 point [-]

I'm sure that the Christian feels the same way. ;D The problem there isn't inferential differences. It's belief in belief. The best way to disabuse a Christian of any false notions - under the assumption that those notions are false - would be to lead them to Less Wrong. :P

Of course, you can lead a horse to water...

Comment author: wedrifid 31 July 2011 09:30:21PM *  17 points [-]

The best way to disabuse a Christian of any false notions - under the assumption that those notions are false - would be to lead them to Less Wrong. :P

I don't agree. I think the best way to disabuse them of such notions would be to lead them to extremely high status atheists including a community of highly attractive potential mates. You change group affiliation beliefs by changing desired group affiliation.

Comment author: Insert_Idionym_Here 11 September 2012 05:04:00AM 1 point [-]

That is what happened to me.