Algernoq comments on The map of cognitive biases, errors and obstacles affecting judgment and management of global catastrophic risks - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Algernoq 20 July 2016 02:50:55AM 0 points [-]

"Being surprised" is privileging your own beliefs over others.

Denying the realities of class doesn't make them go away. Your beliefs are the map, but the terrterritory includes rich people who own the brands that own your mind.

Comment author: Lumifer 20 July 2016 03:08:34PM 0 points [-]

"Being surprised" is privileging your own beliefs over others.

What?? Sense makes not.

Surprise is the sensation you get when you prior beliefs (even if weak) were overturned or at least contradicted by empirical evidence. How is that "privileging your own beliefs"?

Besides, I certainly privilege my own beliefs over beliefs of other people. I don't know how one can function otherwise.

rich people who own the brands that own your mind

No they don't. I'm quite sure that my mind isn't owned by any brands (among other things I actively dislike advertising).

Comment author: Algernoq 21 July 2016 03:25:00AM 0 points [-]

You're still doing it. Surprise + shaming instead of argument.

Comment author: Lumifer 21 July 2016 04:36:11AM 0 points [-]

Nope. But it seems we've gone full circle.