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Complete Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality by Less Wrong - T

Discussion in 'Almost Recommended' started by headbanger22, Mar 9, 2010.

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  1. Alindrome

    Alindrome A bigger, darker mark DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    "That's sneer culture," Yudkowsky grimaced as he peered down at the uneducated masses. "Those fools hope to think they're so much better than you - watch how they band together with those of like mind, desperately seeking others to support their cause and fuel their egos. Watch how they preach to crowds that hang on every word they already believe in! How detestable, the act of thinking yourself knowledgeable beyond average - how deplorable, those people who look down on others just for liking different things and having different values!"

    Yudkowsky smiled, pleased, as his adoring fans echoed their agreement and sang his praises to the sky.

    He never did realise that he was describing himself.
     
  2. oakes

    oakes Unspeakable DLP Supporter

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    I don't want to start an argument but, God, what a bitch. After all this time...

    Sorry, I had to say it.
     
  3. theronin

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    Rofl. I think the effect is better if you leave out the last line though. It's pretty obvious what you are getting at.

    Also is "sneer culture" another LW invention? I've never seen the term used before.
     
  4. Caledfwlch

    Caledfwlch Sixth Year DLP Supporter

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    It might be. The only other mention I find is this and he also wrote that, so...
     
  5. Dark Minion

    Dark Minion Bright Henchman DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    And there LessWrong is even wronger than he thinks... https://www.fanfiction.net/communities/book/Harry-Potter/



    Oh, yeah, thread is closed. Forever.
     
  6. Jon

    Jon The Demon Mayor Admin DLP Supporter

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    Have you guys been pissing in that guys coffee again?
     
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