Bayes's Theorem: What's the Big Deal?
I think Stephen Bond did some excellent takedowns of the identity politics that has arisen around Bayes&#x27; Theorem back in the day. I wonder where he&#x27;s at these days.<p>The Cult of Bayes&#x27; Theorem<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;laurencetennant.com&#x2F;bonds&#x2F;cultofbayes.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;laurencetennant.com&#x2F;bonds&#x2F;cultofbayes.html</a><p>&gt; <i>One of Yudkowsky&#x27;s constant refrains, appropriating language from Frank Herbert&#x27;s Dune, is &quot;Politics is the Mind-killer&quot;. Under this rallying cry, Lesswrong insiders attempt to purge discussions of any political opinions they disagree with. They strive to convince themselves and their followers that they are dealing in questions of pure, refined &quot;rationality&quot; with no political content. However, the version of &quot;rationality&quot; they preach is expressly politicised.</i>