It is instrumentally rational for me to spend ridiculous amounts of time on Less Wrong because it gives me pleasure, and most importantly increases my social status among the rationalists.
Nah just kidding. You make a very important point. Good post.
What I love is that “Increasing your social status with rationalists” almost necessitates giving them new and relevant information that gives them more perspectives to work from on current problems. I cherish friendly incentives
It is instrumentally rational for me to spend ridiculous amounts of time on Less Wrong because it gives me pleasure, and most importantly increases my social status among the rationalists.
Nah just kidding. You make a very important point. Good post.
What I love is that “Increasing your social status with rationalists” almost necessitates giving them new and relevant information that gives them more perspectives to work from on current problems. I cherish friendly incentives