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jsteinhardt comments on What are your contrarian views? - Less Wrong Discussion

10 Post author: Metus 15 September 2014 09:17AM

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Comment author: jsteinhardt 15 September 2014 05:32:34PM 2 points [-]

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Sitting down and thinking really hard is a bad way of deciding what to do. A much better way is to find several trusted advisors with relevant experience and ask their advice.

Comment author: RomeoStevens 16 September 2014 06:55:36PM 3 points [-]

corollary: sitting down and thinking hard can be a good way to come up with strategies for finding good sources of advice.

Comment author: Elo 16 September 2014 06:59:49AM 2 points [-]

been contemplating this recently. not sure if I agree or disagree. but going to come to my conclusions soon. Just need to find some time to sit down and thing about it...