I will point out that making a habit of distrusting authorities is what led me to rationality.
Perhaps I have applied that lesson too broadly though, especially on here where people are more reliable. When I read OP’s comment, I automatically assumed that they were having a knee-jerk reaction to something cloaked in mystical language. I was wrong about that.
I think that your heuristic is a good one. It resolves a problem that I’ve noticed lately, where I tend to make mistakes because I think I have a way to improve a situation but I’m missing some piece of information.
And I’ve decided against pursuing tulpamancy. The damaging side effects concern me, even if they’re infrequent, and your best argument pretty much sums up the rest of how I feel. I see now that I was excited about the possibilities of tulpas and failed to apply the same demands for rigor that I would normally apply to such an unusual concept.
I just wanted to say I’m really impressed with your level-headed discussion, your ability to notice your own mistakes, and your willingness to change your mind (not just about pursuing tulpamancy, but also about people’s intentions). I wish you all the best :)
I will point out that making a habit of distrusting authorities is what led me to rationality.
Perhaps I have applied that lesson too broadly though, especially on here where people are more reliable. When I read OP’s comment, I automatically assumed that they were having a knee-jerk reaction to something cloaked in mystical language. I was wrong about that.
I think that your heuristic is a good one. It resolves a problem that I’ve noticed lately, where I tend to make mistakes because I think I have a way to improve a situation but I’m missing some piece of information.
And I’ve decided against pursuing tulpamancy. The damaging side effects concern me, even if they’re infrequent, and your best argument pretty much sums up the rest of how I feel. I see now that I was excited about the possibilities of tulpas and failed to apply the same demands for rigor that I would normally apply to such an unusual concept.
I just wanted to say I’m really impressed with your level-headed discussion, your ability to notice your own mistakes, and your willingness to change your mind (not just about pursuing tulpamancy, but also about people’s intentions). I wish you all the best :)