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Punoxysm comments on Stupid Questions December 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Punoxysm 10 December 2014 01:58:09AM *  0 points [-]

If the Bay Area has such a high concentration of rationalists, shouldn't it have more-rational-than-average housing, transportation and legislation?

Sadly, I know the stupid answers to this stupid questions. I just want to vent a bit.

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 10 December 2014 04:19:06AM 8 points [-]

The Bay Area has a high concentration of rationalists compared to most places, but I don't think it's very high compared to the local population. How many rationalists are we talking about?

Comment author: fubarobfusco 10 December 2014 02:13:35AM 5 points [-]

Are rationalists more or less likely than non-rationalists to participate in local government?

Comment author: Lumifer 10 December 2014 02:03:56AM 3 points [-]

It is mostly rational for generating advantage to people with political pull and power.

Comment author: IlyaShpitser 12 December 2014 07:21:34PM 0 points [-]

Should start with toothpaste first.

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