Suppose aversion to "rationality" is in fact aversion to calculative thought.
The standard definition on LW is that rationality doesn't mean "calculative thought". "Rationality is the characteristic of thinking and acting optimally". Optimal doesn't always mean calculated.
Optimal doesn't always mean calculated.
It seems to in most cases. It's the mode of thought people around here seem to focus on the most. In any case, I'm not saying that rationality is calculative thought, just that aversion to rationality stems from aversion to calculative thought due to people commonly associating the two since the latter is a large component in the former.
Also have to admit, I'm somewhat puzzled by how one can achieve optimal thinking without a lot of slow, deliberative calculation. To do so would be to think optimally by reflex - that would be an amazing power.
I was recently reminded of two pieces of cached wisdom about wisdom itself.
First, that "Wisdom is not knowledge, but the application of knowledge."
And "The wise learn from others what the foolish learn from experience, or not at all."
Upon the mention of the first, I was immediately reminded of the essence of rationality, further expounded on by the second. My thoughts then jumped to the negative reactions I have become accustomed to from those who hear me refer frequently to "rationality." My salient dedication to the idea evoked in their minds such as to induce the intonation of all the cliched wisdom against the "cold" thinking of those with whom I had (in their minds) associated myself, the Spocks of the world.
And here was a potential alternative. I may be able to communicate to their minds more nearly what I mean by "rationality" by using the word "wisdom" in its place. I suspect the term will seem them more palatable, even noble.
And when I explain all those things which once led them to begrudgingly ration out a measure of respect for rationality, the result shall be rather to confirm in their minds the power, pleasure, and purpose of the pursuit of wisdom.
And so I intend to frame my purposes in that light. Here's hoping...