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MrMind comments on Open Thread Feb 29 - March 6, 2016 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: MrMind 01 March 2016 11:37:41AM *  1 point [-]

Is this hinting to a general bias of sufficient self-competence in every area?
Also, devaluing can be relative: this could be why close relative resists to you improving your life (you show them there's space for improvement) and distant acquaintances attributing it to unfair advantages.

Comment author: Elo 01 March 2016 01:12:49PM 0 points [-]

I'd call it a cultural bias.