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I don't know, that's why I also asked if anyone had 'clicked' yet. The site was updated. That's why I posted it again.
Proves my point no one really bothers with anything. You could've read it the first time and the second time now, to notice the difference. And see if it could help you overcome the obstacles in your reasoning.
By the way, I can link neuroscience evidence that the reward center can attach to abstract ideas which many people value.
Yeah, I noticed that the page is shorter now, and has a new link or two. I just think you are solving a wrong problem.
First, it is a part of common knowledge on LW that people can become emotionally attached to an idea. It's just considered to be a bad thing, something that makes people less rational. You seem to believe that if "logic" is the thing you fall in love with, it will be okay. But talking about "logic" is not the same as thinking and acting rationally.
What I am trying to say here is that from LW point of view you are making ... (read more)