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MrMind comments on Open Thread May 2 - May 8, 2016 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: MrMind 05 May 2016 07:08:03AM 2 points [-]

Is there a way we can discuss civilizational issues without becoming mind-killed?

Sure there is. Start with the usual rationalist mantra: what do you believe? Why do you believe it?
How would you describe this Great Stagnation? Why do you believe we are headed towards this?
And let us pick up from there.