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ZT5 comments on Stupid Questions April 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: ZT5 11 April 2015 05:46:06PM 0 points [-]

I self-describe as a rationalist and I don't like humans that much at all. Don't know how common this is.

I like humans well enough when
-I can have a sensible interaction with them
-Or, they are willing to accommodate my needs with needing an explanation for everything
-Or, if I can manage their irrationality with a strategy that has a low cost to myself

Otherwise, I don't like humans very much or at all. Maybe disappointed? I wouldn't say hate (though the thought does come up).

I have been depressed. I've learned to deal with it, and I don't feel I'm depressed now, though I am probably at risk for depression.

Mostly I try to do things for myself. And to put myself in a position where I won't depend on any individual human for anything vital, and to have resources for as much self-reliance as possible.