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Alexander_Gabriel comments on Open thread, Nov. 24 - Nov. 30, 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: [deleted] 30 November 2014 10:33:39PM 1 point [-]

This site drains my energy. Too many topics seem interesting on the surface but are really just depressing and not actionable, with the big example being a bad singularity.

I have also found in my life that general, useful advice is rare. Most advice here seems either too vague or too specific to the poster. I did find at least one helpful book (by Scott Adams) and a couple of good posts, but think other sources could help at less cost. There are many smart people here, but if you look you can find something much more useful: smart people who have already achieved the particular goals you seek.

Bye.