Hello, LessWrong community.
My name is Aleksander Raiev, and I’m very glad I was able to find this community. I’d like to share a personal story that significantly changed my worldview.
Don’t worry — I’m not here to convince you of anything or to push theories. I consider myself mentally mature — feel free to criticize me however you like, it doesn’t bother me.
Note: the entire text of this post is based on my real-life experience and my personal interpretations of it. AI is only translating — I could do it myself, but this way is faster.
Introduction:
About me — I’m Ukrainian and currently living in Estonia. I graduated from college but didn’t finish university... (read 1968 more words →)
I’ve long been searching for conversations not to defend my ideas, but to pursue truth.
Every time I see the community clarify its rules and principles, I’m amazed at how deeply they align with my own values.
And if you ever find any of my ideas to be unfounded, any ideology I seem to cherish - tear it down. It’s worth nothing if it can’t stand.