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buybuydandavis comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 15, chapter 84 - Less Wrong Discussion

3 Post author: FAWS 11 April 2012 03:39AM

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Comment author: MarkusRamikin 11 April 2012 12:43:55PM 7 points [-]

But at least I know now what true evil would say for itself, if we could speak to it and ask why it was evil. It would say, Why not?"

A brief flare of indignation inside her. "There's got to be a million reasons why not!"

"Indeed," said Dumbledore's voice. "A million reasons and more. We will always know those reasons, you and I.

Anyone care to name three?

Comment author: buybuydandavis 12 April 2012 08:52:36AM *  3 points [-]
  • Why bother?
  • Idiots and cowards are sure to take care of it for you.
  • Akrasia.