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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, a talk introducing rationality, by Julia Galef (summary)
  • Vulcan Logic by Hal Finney

See also

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