I agree with your first point, but I'm not sure its significant enough to even comment on. It seems trivial.
To your second point, I don't see anything wrong with exclusionary language in this case; why do you?
Your third point is interesting. I mean, it's true that ideally you'd want to know the effects any of this would have. But, honestly and practically, I don't know if that's doable. It looks it could lead to paralysis by deliberation. I think just going out and doing things, and often failing and learning, might more beneficial than that level of deliberation.
Your third point is interesting. I mean, it's true that ideally you'd want to know the effects any of this would have. But, honestly and practically, I don't know if that's doable. It looks it could lead to paralysis by deliberation. I think just going out and doing things, and often failing and learning, might more beneficial than that level of deliberation.
The thing is I've seen many different kinds of organizations go on these sorts of quests. First they are seldom effective, secondly, and this is much worse, they never seem to give up.
I have no pro...
In another thread, we have been discussing how people (especially female people) have come to find out about LessWrong. Instead of just guessing, I figured I would make a poll.
I remember in recent history there was a thread on the subject, but the answers were mainly "I got here from HPMoR" or "I've been here since OB". However, the question I want answered is:
How did you find HPMoR or OB in the first place?
Were you referred by a friend? Were you searching the internet for keywords like "rationality"? Were you linked from some other site you read?
Please answer! Even if you are a lurker; ESPECIALLY if you are a female reader! (There is a question where you can say you are a lurker, if you like!)
Click here to take the poll!
ETA- female *reader* and female *people*