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Is there any proof of this claim? I always see these types of quotes brought up on Hackernews; an overly simplistic worldview that normally groups humans in to
by canaus 5y ago
Is there any proof of this claim?
I always see these types of quotes brought up on Hackernews; an overly simplistic worldview that normally groups humans in to three sub-categories. In these sub-categories there's always a group that's semi-impossible to be in, a group that you don't want to be in, and a group that you -- of course -- are in because, well, we're on _Hackernews_ and not Facebook.
But, and I know the irony is dripping right now, where is the empirical data to back any of these claims? The numbers and groups seem to be things simply thrown at the wall.
- civilized 5y agoIt's just a theory that explains some patterns I see in my life. It's definitely exaggerated and oversimplified (Adams is a humorist). I try to practice rationality, and I admire people that I think do it relatively well. But I agree with Adams that I probably don't do a great job all the time, and we're all influenced by word-thinking. I don't see myself as a great persuader.