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JoshuaZ comments on Three more ways identity can be a curse - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: JoshuaZ 28 April 2013 05:04:25PM *  3 points [-]

I'm not sure that's accurate. Reducing use of heuristics shouldn't by itself be a good. Understanding when to use heuristics and when not to, or when to use a different heuristic is a distinct goal than simply reducing our use of heuristics completely, especially given that we really do have limited cognitive resources.