I am also not claiming that the Valley of Bad Rationality is entirely fake. But I am saying it’s not that big of a deal, and in any case the best way out is through. And also that “through” should feel natural / good / easy.
I guess it depends on what position you are starting from. Some people are way more fucked up than average.
The problem with “best way out is through” is that the way through may take more time than the CFAR workshop, and you may do something stupid and harmful along the way. If you could stay in a safe place where you can’t hurt anyone, including yourself, I would be more likely to agree with you.
To put it bluntly, we don’t need another Ziz.
The advice “rationality shouldn’t hurt if you are going it right”, although true, is probably of little practical use to the person doing it wrong. Those who can understand this advice are those who don’t need it.
I guess it depends on what position you are starting from. Some people are way more fucked up than average.
The problem with “best way out is through” is that the way through may take more time than the CFAR workshop, and you may do something stupid and harmful along the way. If you could stay in a safe place where you can’t hurt anyone, including yourself, I would be more likely to agree with you.
To put it bluntly, we don’t need another Ziz.
The advice “rationality shouldn’t hurt if you are going it right”, although true, is probably of little practical use to the person doing it wrong. Those who can understand this advice are those who don’t need it.