torekp comments on Gasoline Gal looks under the hood (post 1 of 3) - Less Wrong
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The grandfather's watch is a great example. Would you attribute essentialist thinking to someone who prefers that watch?
But there are readily perceivable differences. Just look under the hood.
Yes, I don't see why not. The only difference is a mental tag on their map.
(not that I would look down on anyone who has these preferences, or feel particularly inclined to work on diminishing my own similar preferences).
Ok, no differences that would make her prefer the actual combustion engine, besides it having the essence of a real combustion engine.