How sociopathic would an example have to be to meet your arbitrary criteria?
The answer to that is provided by the DSM. You can read it here.
I looked at your link (dsm.pdf at the psi.uba.ar website) and it doesn’t mention sociopathy. Do a word search. If you’re going to troll with sources, at least pick relevant ones.
Sociopathy is not common.
The DSM does say that antisocial personality disorder includes what used to be called sociopathy. Multiple sources indicate that about 0.6% of US adults have antisocial personality disorder. If you’ve met an unusually small number of people (which my limited interaction with you suggests is possible), for example only 2000 people, then the probability of you never having met a sociopath is about (.994)^(2000)=0.000006. In other words, the probability that you’re ignoring evidence is ~100%.
LOL
This is how you practice Rationality?? Protip: this is a bias called “emotional reasoning”.
there are lots of assholes and there are lots of complaints about them
I hoped LW would discuss clever ways to solve universal problems, such as death and assholery.
You are not referring to something like political assassination stories from Salon
Correct. Real GDP growth is minimal and real stock market values are flat/decreasing on average, while capital owners are becoming much richer. The law also heavily favors people who can afford expert lawyers.
And what is my “class”, by the way?
I’m guessing you’re white and male, average attractiveness/intelligence, early 20s, earning less than $50,000/year, and spend a lot of time unproductively on the Internet. So, higher than the global average, but not on track to ever reach the 1%. Am I right?
If you want to learn negotiating
I’m learning already! Based on your helpful input, I’ve found a solution to my problem and I’m enjoying some new-found freedom of expression.
any B&N
They haven’t gone bankrupt yet?
I think you’ll be able to find a variety of materials on LW as well which will be helpful.
Yup, if you’re a white male, being a narcissistic asshole without self-awareness is a winning strategy in most modern situations.
That’s a… revealing comment.
Hahaahaha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Nice rhetoric. Oh, my aching sides.
the (meta) subject of this discussion is accuracy of maps
Let me know when you’re ready to talk about the actual subject of this discussion.
I’m guessing you’re white and male, average attractiveness/intelligence, early 20s, earning less than $50,000/year, and spend a lot of time unproductively on the Internet. So, higher than the global average, but not on track to ever reach the 1%. Am I right?
Lumifer is distinctly above average in intelligence. That, combined with what I infer is somewhat more experience at the game, is why he is beating you at the one-upmanship contest you two are having. He is coming off less badly despite displaying more antagonism. Feel free to keep practicing, but note that you can tell from the voting patterns that the audience has tired of the show (downvoting both sides) so it may be better to discuss with different, more cooperative, discussion partners for a while.
If you’re going to troll with sources … The DSM does say that antisocial personality disorder includes what used to be called sociopathy.
You look confused. So, was I trolling with sources or my link to the antisocial personality disorder was actually relevant to the discussion of sociopathy?
If you’ve met an unusually small number of people (which my limited interaction with you suggests is possible), for example only 2000 people, then the probability of you never having met a sociopath is about (.994)^(2000)=0.000006. In other words, the probability that you’re ignoring evidence is ~100%.
Not only confused, but with reading comprehension problems, too.
I said: “I don’t have sociopaths either in my social circle or among my co-workers—at least easily recognizable ones.” That is not talking about how many people I have met. My social circle + co-workers is much smaller than 2000 people. I have certainly met sociopaths, in fact one works nearby and I see him on a regular basis. But he is neither part of my social circle nor a co-worker.
This is how you practice Rationality??
Laughing is an excellent way to practice rationality. As to the capital-R Rationality, I don’t do that.
real stock market values are flat/decreasing on average, while capital owners are becoming much richer
The first part of that sentence does not exactly match the second part… X-)
I’m guessing …. Am I right?
Wrong, of course.
if you’re a white male, being a narcissistic asshole without self-awareness is a winning strategy in most modern situations.
LOL. So, since rationality = winning, you are claiming that the rational thing for a white male to do is to become a narcissistic asshole. An interesting point of view.
I looked at your link (dsm.pdf at the psi.uba.ar website) and it doesn’t mention sociopathy. Do a word search. If you’re going to troll with sources, at least pick relevant ones.
The DSM does say that antisocial personality disorder includes what used to be called sociopathy. Multiple sources indicate that about 0.6% of US adults have antisocial personality disorder. If you’ve met an unusually small number of people (which my limited interaction with you suggests is possible), for example only 2000 people, then the probability of you never having met a sociopath is about (.994)^(2000)=0.000006. In other words, the probability that you’re ignoring evidence is ~100%.
This is how you practice Rationality?? Protip: this is a bias called “emotional reasoning”.
I hoped LW would discuss clever ways to solve universal problems, such as death and assholery.
Correct. Real GDP growth is minimal and real stock market values are flat/decreasing on average, while capital owners are becoming much richer. The law also heavily favors people who can afford expert lawyers.
I’m guessing you’re white and male, average attractiveness/intelligence, early 20s, earning less than $50,000/year, and spend a lot of time unproductively on the Internet. So, higher than the global average, but not on track to ever reach the 1%. Am I right?
I’m learning already! Based on your helpful input, I’ve found a solution to my problem and I’m enjoying some new-found freedom of expression.
They haven’t gone bankrupt yet?
Yup, if you’re a white male, being a narcissistic asshole without self-awareness is a winning strategy in most modern situations.
Hahaahaha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Nice rhetoric. Oh, my aching sides.
Let me know when you’re ready to talk about the actual subject of this discussion.
Lumifer is distinctly above average in intelligence. That, combined with what I infer is somewhat more experience at the game, is why he is beating you at the one-upmanship contest you two are having. He is coming off less badly despite displaying more antagonism. Feel free to keep practicing, but note that you can tell from the voting patterns that the audience has tired of the show (downvoting both sides) so it may be better to discuss with different, more cooperative, discussion partners for a while.
You look confused. So, was I trolling with sources or my link to the antisocial personality disorder was actually relevant to the discussion of sociopathy?
Not only confused, but with reading comprehension problems, too.
I said: “I don’t have sociopaths either in my social circle or among my co-workers—at least easily recognizable ones.” That is not talking about how many people I have met. My social circle + co-workers is much smaller than 2000 people. I have certainly met sociopaths, in fact one works nearby and I see him on a regular basis. But he is neither part of my social circle nor a co-worker.
Laughing is an excellent way to practice rationality. As to the capital-R Rationality, I don’t do that.
The first part of that sentence does not exactly match the second part… X-)
Wrong, of course.
LOL. So, since rationality = winning, you are claiming that the rational thing for a white male to do is to become a narcissistic asshole. An interesting point of view.
Which is..?
It still sounds like you’re trolling. Let me know when you’re ready to have a real discussion, and apologize for trolling.