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Matt_Simpson comments on What if we make better decisions when we trust our gut instincts? [Link] - Less Wrong Discussion

11 Post author: XiXiDu 25 September 2011 12:22PM

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Comment author: Matt_Simpson 26 September 2011 09:37:32PM 0 points [-]

Yep. There are negative consequences in both cases - rejection and social awkwardness in one, stinging welts and possibly losing a game in the other- but the long term consequences are worth it.