Many people are not, but think they are. So you need to consider that if you make a policy of “don’t argue with idiots” widespread
I posted this quote on site with average IQ above 99th percentile for a reason. Also, please read the original comment for context, I think you’ll interpret it a bit differently.
Having a high IQ does not equate to having a good idiot detector.
Also, policies which treat people differently based on a self-serving distinction need more justification than normal, because of the increased prior that the person making the policy is affected by an ulterior motive.
I posted this quote on site with average IQ above 99th percentile for a reason. Also, please read the original comment for context, I think you’ll interpret it a bit differently.
Having a high IQ does not equate to having a good idiot detector.
Also, policies which treat people differently based on a self-serving distinction need more justification than normal, because of the increased prior that the person making the policy is affected by an ulterior motive.
I’m of opinion that the process of detecting idiots is heavily g-loaded.