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Ian_Ryan comments on It is OK to publicly make a mistake and change your mind - Less Wrong Discussion

65 Post author: JGWeissman 12 April 2011 01:24AM

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Comment author: Ian_Ryan 12 April 2011 04:42:57AM *  7 points [-]

I haven't been here long enough to verify whether that norm (that it doesn't require bravery to admit a mistake) really is in place, but assuming it is, I'm sure I'll enjoy my stay!

Indeed, if there's anything that could make or break your rationality in one shot, it's whether you're afraid to make mistakes. There's no influence more corrupting than being afraid to screw up, and there's nothing more liberating than being free of that fear.