Rationality Quotes 12

“Even if I had an objective proof that you don’t find it unpleasant when you stick your hand in a fire, I still think you’d pull your hand out at the first opportunity.”
-- John K Clark

“So often when one level of delusion goes away, another one more subtle comes in its place.”
-- Rational Buddhist

“Your denial of the importance of objectivity amounts to announcing your intention to lie to us. No-one should believe anything you say.”
-- John McCarthy

“How exactly does one ‘alter reality’? If I eat an apple have I altered reality? Or maybe you mean to just give the appearance of altering reality.”
-- JoeDad

“Promoting less than maximally accurate beliefs is an act of sabotage. Don’t do it to anyone unless you’d also slash their tires.”
-- Black Belt Bayesian