Open Thread for February 11 - 17

Scott Garrabrant

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identifiable_victim_effect

Also, would you still want to save a drowning dog even if it might bite you out of fear and misunderstanding? (let's say it is a small dog and a bite would not be drastically injurious)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identifiable_victim_effect

True, true. But it's still hard for me (and most people?) to circumvent that effect, even while I'm aware of it. I know Mother Theresa actually had a technique for it (to just think of one child rather than the millions in need). I guess I can try that. Any other suggestions?

Also, would you still want to save a drowning dog even if it might bite you out of fear and misunderstanding? (let's say it is a small dog and a bite would not be drastically injurious)

I'll pretend it's a cat since I don't ... (read more)

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Open Thread for February 11 - 17

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If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post (even in Discussion), then it goes here.

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Open Thread for February 11 - 17

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If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post (even in Discussion), then it goes here.

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