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shminux comments on Advice for an isolated Rationalist? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: shminux 07 May 2012 07:27:29AM *  1 point [-]

Well, I suppose as a general advice, it's not a good idea to utter the words "utility function" on the first date with a person not already familiar with the term. Also, listening and empathizing (or, if you prefer, "constructing a mental model") is a rational thing to do when meeting new people, date or no date.