timtyler comments on The Mechanics of Disagreement - Less Wrong

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Comment author: timtyler 21 December 2009 09:05:02PM *  1 point [-]

It would be clearer if you said "epistemically irrational". Instrumental rationality can be consistent with sticking to your guns - especially if your aim involves appearing to be exceptionally confident in your own views.