Comment by theotetia on [deleted post] 2017-05-26T21:15:34.940Z

Have you ever lived under obedience? This is often considered a prerequisite for holding command of e.g. a monastery.

Comment by theotetia on Don't Believe You'll Self-Deceive · 2009-03-13T04:43:40.243Z · LW · GW

Wow. I love the flat-vs.-round elaboration of the map metaphor. I had never thought about it that way. My thoughts just got way more interesting. Thanks.

Comment by theotetia on Don't Believe You'll Self-Deceive · 2009-03-09T18:59:18.640Z · LW · GW

I want it because it's beautiful, but I won't take it unless it's true.

Comment by theotetia on Don't Believe You'll Self-Deceive · 2009-03-09T18:36:08.517Z · LW · GW

I'm a lifelong atheist trying to see my way clear to [one of the more serious branches of] Christianity. Eliezer's posts, especially, have helped me draw my map of the strengths and limitations of rationalism. I'm not here to troll, I'm here to learn.