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I meant that the existence of the effect means it was selected as beneficial. If we want to override this response we should use our higher-level reasoning to (
by akvadrako 8y ago
I meant that the existence of the effect means it was selected as beneficial. If we want to override this response we should use our higher-level reasoning to (1) understand why it works that way (2) show that we can do better.
The burden of proof is on those proposing a new system. I doubt it’s as easy as many rationalists assume.
- xamuel 8y agodarkerside pointed out a great rational benefit of trusting emotional people [1]. What would be the benefit of trusting better-looking people? [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17668937 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17668937
- eivarv 8y ago... not necessarily. The existence of the effect really means that it wasn't selected against.
- akvadrako 8y agoSounds right; maybe it's a side-effect of something else.