LessWrong 2.0

Aug 24, 2017

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by Eliezer_Yudkowsky

This short sequence explores another cognitive pattern that hinders our ability to update on evidence: George Orwell's 'doublethink' - the attempt to deceive oneself.

Singlethink

I remember the exact moment when I began my journey as a rationalist. It was not while reading Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman or any ex

Doublethink (Choosing to be Biased)

An oblong slip of newspaper had appeared between O'Brien's fingers. For perhaps five seconds it was within the angle of Winston's vision. It

No, Really, I've Deceived Myself

Followup to: Belief in Belief I recently spoke with a person who... it's difficult to describe. Nominally, she was an Orthodox Jew. Sh

Belief in Self-Deception

Continuation of: No, Really, I've Deceived Myself Followup to: Dark Side Epistemology I spoke yesterday of my conversation with a nomina

Moore's Paradox

Followup to: Belief in Self-Deception Moore's Paradox is the standard term for saying "It's raining outside but I don't believe that it i

Don't Believe You'll Self-Deceive

Followup to: Moore's Paradox, Doublethink I don't mean to seem like I'm picking on Kurige, but I think you have to expect a certain amou

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