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ChristianKl comments on Open Thread, May 11 - May 17, 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: IlyaShpitser 11 May 2015 02:58:42PM *  8 points [-]

Having strong opinions on QM interpretations is "not even wrong."

LW's attitude on B is, at best, "arguable."

Donating to MIRI as an effective use of money is, at best, "arguable."

LW consequentialism is, at best, "arguable."

Shitting on philosophy.

Ratonalism as part of identity (aspiring rationalist) is kind of dangerous.

etc.


What I personally find valuable is "adapting the rationalist kung fu stance" for certain purposes.

Comment author: ChristianKl 11 May 2015 04:21:16PM 0 points [-]

Ratonalism as part of identity (aspiring rationalist) is kind of dangerous.

I think there's plenty of criticism voiced about that concept on LW and there are articles advocating to keep one's identity small.

Comment author: IlyaShpitser 11 May 2015 04:37:07PM 2 points [-]

And yet...

Comment author: ChristianKl 11 May 2015 04:56:28PM 0 points [-]

From time to time people use the label aspiring rationalist but I don't think a majority of people on LW do.