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David Deutsch

01/31/22

@ Dwarkesh Patel

I believe that the relationship of authority in giving advice is immoral, as it can limit the ability to think critically and independently.

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David Deutsch - AI, America, Fun, & Bayes

@ Dwarkesh Patel

David Deutsch - AI, America, Fun, & Bayes

01/31/22

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David Deutsch

01/31/22

@ Dwarkesh Patel

The relationship between advice-giver and advisee can be problematic, as it often involves authority, which can lead to poor decision-making.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

I have a strong anti-guru sentiment; I believe no one should follow me blindly or treat me as an authority. It's important to find resonance in others without idolizing them.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Many people tend to seek advice that confirms their existing beliefs, which can lead to poor decision-making regarding their careers.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Be cautious about taking advice from biased individuals, as many young people fail to recognize the biases in the advice they receive.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

It's often better to have no advice than to receive bad advice, as the latter can lead to misguided expectations and disappointment.

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Vlad Tenev

05/21/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Trusting experts blindly can be detrimental; it's essential to listen to them but not to accept everything they say without question.

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Jordan Peterson

11/02/17

@ Jocko Podcast

Disciplining children is essential; giving them infinite freedom is a misconception that can lead to negative outcomes.

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Rick Rubin

01/16/23

@ Andrew Huberman

The advice you receive from others is based on their experiences, which may not apply to your situation; it's hard enough to figure out what's right for ourselves.

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Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

I believe that if you know the difference between good and bad ideas, you don't need a holy book to be moral; you're already a moral person.