Yes, probably, I just happened to be listening to Kiss of Death at the time :)
But that’s a bad message! When told “think for yourself”, people just ignore the experts and make stuff up and end up worse off.
Well, if you really think for yourself, then it’s not a bad advice*. This of course doesn’t mean “disregard all the experts’ opinions, ignore all evidence and come up with whatever conclusion you like more”, which probably is how most people interpret the sentence, I have to admit.
*Assuming that losing the time to do that doesn’t return negative utility. Ok, I have to concede that the issue requires a more delicate treatment.
But that’s a bad message! When told “think for yourself”, people just ignore the experts and make stuff up and end up worse off.
...plus, No voices in the sky is way better.
Yes, probably, I just happened to be listening to Kiss of Death at the time :)
Well, if you really think for yourself, then it’s not a bad advice*. This of course doesn’t mean “disregard all the experts’ opinions, ignore all evidence and come up with whatever conclusion you like more”, which probably is how most people interpret the sentence, I have to admit.
*Assuming that losing the time to do that doesn’t return negative utility. Ok, I have to concede that the issue requires a more delicate treatment.