I’ve been collecting examples of Eliezer being mistaken for female; so far I’ve got six, plus two people uncertain. (Someone suggested that it’s because of his name, but I don’t remember why.)
Numerous cases in Methods of Rationality, especially during the early days. It’s as if they had priors suggesting that most Harry Potter fanfiction authors were female.
I’ve been collecting examples of Eliezer being mistaken for female; so far I’ve got six, plus two people uncertain. (Someone suggested that it’s because of his name, but I don’t remember why.)
Numerous cases in Methods of Rationality, especially during the early days. It’s as if they had priors suggesting that most Harry Potter fanfiction authors were female.
Aren’t they? That’s always been my impression. Although I can think of a lot of exceptions, like you, nonjon, and the guy who wrote Wastelands.
Someone mentioned that his first name could be misread as Eliza.