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skeptical_lurker comments on Superintelligence 17: Multipolar scenarios - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: skeptical_lurker 13 January 2015 01:31:57PM 0 points [-]

Because appreciating art/expensive win/whatever not only signals money but also culture. Saying "I have lots of money, here's my bank statement" isn't very subtle, and so signals low social skills.