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Edited by Vladimir_Nesov, Grognor, PeerInfinity, gustaf, et al. last updated 2nd Apr 2025

Contrary to the stereotype, rationality doesn't mean denying emotion. When emotion is appropriate to the reality of the situation, it should be embraced; only when emotion isn't appropriate should it be suppressed.

External links

  • The Straw Vulcan (50min watch) by Julia Galef (summary 7min read)
  • Vulcan Logic (3min read) by Hal Finney

See also

  • Alief
  • Truth, Rationality
  • Litany of Tarski
  • Hollywood Rationality
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