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Evan_Gaensbauer comments on Open Thread, May 25 - May 31, 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Evan_Gaensbauer 27 May 2015 09:26:03AM 3 points [-]

Upvoted not for agreement*, but for expressing well what seems like a common enough sentiment, in a way that's efficient and useful.

*Agreement, given my current state of mind, would be odd because I, well, identify with effective altruism in ways you don't. I don't disagree with you, though, because I don't disbelieve your stated preferences and values. I don't think less of someone who isn't "on board" with effective altruism, either. Agree/Disagree seems like an error; we just perceive and act on what we value differently.