If we use LW as a metric of conversion, then you can consider me a new convert, lured here by the occasional link from the Octagon. This is, of course, a pretty weak metric. I’ve been interested in rational thinking since the 9th grade, when i went to a debate club and realised that people went there to win arguments, not get to the truth.
While i’ve done my best to keep my actions and words rational in cases that seem detached from my personal life, i think i mostly fail at self-examination.
My personal observations confirm that the geek/nerd social group is the most prone to rationality, but there is a significant buffer layer around the group, that can be influenced and converted.
P.s., It feels good to finally register here. And… Am i the only one who feels a bit odd when using the word “convert” in this context?
If we use LW as a metric of conversion, then you can consider me a new convert, lured here by the occasional link from the Octagon. This is, of course, a pretty weak metric. I’ve been interested in rational thinking since the 9th grade, when i went to a debate club and realised that people went there to win arguments, not get to the truth. While i’ve done my best to keep my actions and words rational in cases that seem detached from my personal life, i think i mostly fail at self-examination.
My personal observations confirm that the geek/nerd social group is the most prone to rationality, but there is a significant buffer layer around the group, that can be influenced and converted.
P.s., It feels good to finally register here. And… Am i the only one who feels a bit odd when using the word “convert” in this context?
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