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Armok_GoB comments on What attracts smart and curious young people to physics? Should this be encouraged? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Armok_GoB 14 March 2014 07:38:44PM *  0 points [-]

We spend a lo of time interacting with physical objects. Interacting with things you don't understand is terrifying and painful. It has nothing to do with being fun nor any practical benefits other than not spending all your time filled with dread and paranoia.

Edit: discovered blatant typical mind fallacy. Leaving it here anyway only with this disclaimer.