ME3 comments on The Halo Effect - Less Wrong

23 Post author: Eliezer_Yudkowsky 30 November 2007 12:58AM

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Comment author: ME3 30 November 2007 03:55:25PM 0 points [-]

I am also struck by the correlation-vs.-causation issue in the canadian voters study. Moreover, how do we know that the attractiveness rating isn't actually a reflection of the qualities the voters claim to be looking for? I.e. a more confident, intelligent, eloquent candidate would probably appear more attractive than one who isn't, all other things being equal.