I agree with your description of why ‘should a rationalist do X’.
I think not wanting to associate rationality with specific goals is good , but would stress different points: it’s good to avoid the phrase because it will help avoid 1) fostering Us vs. Them mentality 2) looking weird. I get an embarrassment reaction whenever I read that phrase.
I agree with your description of why ‘should a rationalist do X’.
I think not wanting to associate rationality with specific goals is good , but would stress different points: it’s good to avoid the phrase because it will help avoid 1) fostering Us vs. Them mentality 2) looking weird. I get an embarrassment reaction whenever I read that phrase.