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32 Post author: gwern 02 May 2012 02:03PM

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Comment author: Incorrect 02 May 2012 06:17:22PM 6 points [-]

And testing confirmation bias in this fashion is intrinsically deceptive, so I probably have damaged my online reputation as well.

If anything, you should have more deceptive and convoluted plots if you want to maximize interesting drama.

Comment author: gwern 03 May 2012 04:47:52PM *  1 point [-]

I'm not in Chaos Army - fear, uncertainty, and doubt is not my goal.

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