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ChristianKl comments on Is Belief in Belief a Useful Concept? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: ChristianKl 07 April 2015 09:13:06PM 0 points [-]

We have beliefs in our heads without having to speak them and most people consider it possible to say "The Sun isn't going to rise tommorrow" without having a corresponding belief.

Comment author: Unknowns 08 April 2015 03:43:47AM 0 points [-]

I agree. I pointed this out myself and said that more is required for the belief than just saying the words.

Comment author: ChristianKl 08 April 2015 03:33:15PM 0 points [-]

I don't think saying the words is required to have a belief. It's neither sufficient nor necessary.

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