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RomeoStevens comments on To like, or not to like? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: RomeoStevens 14 November 2013 07:03:39AM 6 points [-]

Hypothesis: Liking and wanting are separate pathways. Shakespeare hit upon a memetic formula that made you go see his plays over and over again without really bothering with the liking part. Shakespeare was the World of Warcraft of his time.