I think we’re better at it, but I’m also not sure we’re as systematic about fighting against it as we could be.
I’m trying to do my part by pointing out misuses or overuses of UDT (for example trying to derive strong conclusions about human rationality from it), at least when I see them on LW, and being as clear as I can about its flaws and inadequacies. I also try to do this for Aumann Agreement which is another idea that has the potential to become viewed in a dogmatic, pseudoscientific way.
Would be interested in ideas on how to go about doing this more systematically.
I’m trying to do my part by pointing out misuses or overuses of UDT (for example trying to derive strong conclusions about human rationality from it), at least when I see them on LW, and being as clear as I can about its flaws and inadequacies. I also try to do this for Aumann Agreement which is another idea that has the potential to become viewed in a dogmatic, pseudoscientific way.
Would be interested in ideas on how to go about doing this more systematically.