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aarongertler comments on What are some science mistakes you made in college? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: aarongertler 27 March 2014 12:32:22AM 4 points [-]

In the HUGR, I've included the advice "learn the sad stories of your lab as soon as possible" -- the most painful mistakes others, past and present, have made in the course of action. Helpful as a specific "ways things can go wrong" list.