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gjm comments on How could one (and should one) convert someone from pseudoscience? - Less Wrong Discussion

10 Post author: Vilx- 05 October 2015 11:53AM

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Comment author: Lumifer 05 October 2015 04:41:18PM *  1 point [-]

there's a very real chance that they will do that

Define "very real". I don't think it's a serious threat -- in such situations a stern talking-to from a doctor is usually more than sufficient. To stick to one's guns in the face of opposition from the mainstream and the authority figures (like doctors) requires considerably more arrogance and intestinal fortitude than most people have. Fanatics, thankfully, are rare.

Comment author: gjm 05 October 2015 06:18:12PM 1 point [-]

I hope you're right.