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This is the public group rationality diary for February, 2017. It's a place to record and chat about it if you have done, or are actively do

In 1978, several hundred people in Jonestown drank poison and died, because their leader told them to. Not everyone who died there was a vol

Discussion article for the meetup : Rationality Meetup Vienna WHEN: 24 September 2016 03:00:00PM (+0200) WHERE: Kaisermühlenstraße

Discussion article for the meetup : Rationality Meetup Vienna WHEN: 20 August 2016 03:00:00PM (+0200) WHERE: Kaisermühlenstraße 24

I noticed something about myself when comparing two forms of procrastination: a) reading online discussions, b) watching movies online. Re

Hi, do you read the LessWrong website, but haven't commented yet (or not very much)? Are you a bit scared of the harsh community, or do you

Hi everyone! This is an experimental thread to relax and enjoy the company of other aspiring rationalists. Special rules for communication a

If you are a person who finds it difficult to tell "no" to their friends, this one weird trick may save you a lot of time!   Scenario 1

What is your opinion on rationality-promoting articles by Gleb Tsipursky / Intentional Insights? Here is what I think: Trying to teach som