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> “Because they decided they were more rational than other people, they trusted their own internal judgment.” This is my core criticism of those who call them
by A12-B 6y ago
> “Because they decided they were more rational than other people, they trusted their own internal judgment.”
This is my core criticism of those who call themselves rationalists. You don't have to call yourself that, you can just be rationalist. But when you adopt the cult-like mentality of rationalism it becomes very ironic indeed.
- ta8645 6y agoEveryone believes they are being rational. Failing to recognize that and calling oneself a rationalist is often just code for "my values and priorities are more important than those others put forth".