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Against Modesty’s Bailey

Don't Worry About the Vase
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The article critiques 'modesty arguments' that urge deferring to expert consensus without question, emphasizing the importance of independent thinking and skepticism even towards experts. It highlights Eliezer Yudkowsky's distinction between epistemic peers and blind deference, advocating for critical evaluation over status-based acceptance.

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