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Algernoq comments on [LINK] Another "LessWrongers are crazy" article - this time on Slate - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Algernoq 21 July 2014 02:50:48AM 0 points [-]

I'd say it about as much of a risk as a self-loathing basilisk who punishes only people who supported its creation. It's wrong in the same way Pascal's Wager is wrong, with some extra creepiness added.