[extropy-chat] Re: Overconfidence and meta-rationality

[Russell Wallace]

On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:39:31 -0800 (PST), "Hal Finney" <hal at finney.org> wrote:
> In my cynical moments it seems we can choose any two: rationality,
> intelligence, and honesty.  You can be rational and honest, but that's
> stupid.  You can be intelligent and honest, but that's insane.  Or you
> can be intelligent and rational, but then you will be dishonest.

Hmm... I think most people who know me would describe me as
intelligent, honest and at least a little bit nutty, so I suppose
that's a data point for your theory :)

- Russell