Algernoq comments on Why I Am Not a Rationalist, or, why several of my friends warned me that this is a cult - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Algernoq 25 July 2014 02:55:40AM -2 points [-]

How sociopathic would an example have to be to meet your arbitrary criteria?

The answer to that is provided by the DSM. You can read it here.

I looked at your link (dsm.pdf at the psi.uba.ar website) and it doesn't mention sociopathy. Do a word search. If you're going to troll with sources, at least pick relevant ones.

Sociopathy is not common.

The DSM does say that antisocial personality disorder includes what used to be called sociopathy. Multiple sources indicate that about 0.6% of US adults have antisocial personality disorder. If you've met an unusually small number of people (which my limited interaction with you suggests is possible), for example only 2000 people, then the probability of you never having met a sociopath is about (.994)^(2000)=0.000006. In other words, the probability that you're ignoring evidence is ~100%.

LOL

This is how you practice Rationality?? Protip: this is a bias called "emotional reasoning".

there are lots of assholes and there are lots of complaints about them

I hoped LW would discuss clever ways to solve universal problems, such as death and assholery.

You are not referring to something like political assassination stories from Salon

Correct. Real GDP growth is minimal and real stock market values are flat/decreasing on average, while capital owners are becoming much richer. The law also heavily favors people who can afford expert lawyers.

And what is my "class", by the way?

I'm guessing you're white and male, average attractiveness/intelligence, early 20s, earning less than $50,000/year, and spend a lot of time unproductively on the Internet. So, higher than the global average, but not on track to ever reach the 1%. Am I right?

If you want to learn negotiating

I'm learning already! Based on your helpful input, I've found a solution to my problem and I'm enjoying some new-found freedom of expression.

any B&N

They haven't gone bankrupt yet?

I think you'll be able to find a variety of materials on LW as well which will be helpful.

Yup, if you're a white male, being a narcissistic asshole without self-awareness is a winning strategy in most modern situations.

That's a... revealing comment.

Hahaahaha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Nice rhetoric. Oh, my aching sides.

the (meta) subject of this discussion is accuracy of maps

Let me know when you're ready to talk about the actual subject of this discussion.

Comment author: wedrifid 25 July 2014 10:23:33AM 2 points [-]

I'm guessing you're white and male, average attractiveness/intelligence, early 20s, earning less than $50,000/year, and spend a lot of time unproductively on the Internet. So, higher than the global average, but not on track to ever reach the 1%. Am I right?

Lumifer is distinctly above average in intelligence. That, combined with what I infer is somewhat more experience at the game, is why he is beating you at the one-upmanship contest you two are having. He is coming off less badly despite displaying more antagonism. Feel free to keep practicing, but note that you can tell from the voting patterns that the audience has tired of the show (downvoting both sides) so it may be better to discuss with different, more cooperative, discussion partners for a while.