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MrMind

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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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I think we have some excellent pillars. For example, I see Yvain as a pillar, more than Eliezer.

I tend to think of Eliezer, Yvain, and Gwern as the three pillars of our community. Their styles are all very different but they're all enormously respected.

0MathiasZaman12y

I like reading SSC as much as most people here, but Yvain doesn't guide or lead conversations on LW. This is less true for the greater Aspiring Rationalist Community where SSC posts can cause plenty of ripples across the pond. Can you (or someone else) list some other people they see as pillars? (Genuinely asking; I have trouble noticing users being frequently insightful because the lack of avatars.)

1Brillyant12y

Yeah but he's got his own blog.

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