XiXiDu comments on Connection Theory Has Less Than No Evidence

[XiXiDu]

So, this “Connection Theory” looks like run-of-the-mill crackpottery. Why are people paying attention to it?

From the post:

“I don’t feel confident assigning less than a 1% chance that it’s correct — and if it works, it would be super valuable. Therefore it’s very high EV!”

[fubarobfusco]

Sounds like a Pascal’s memetic mugging to me.