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Tribute praises Said Achmiz's wisdom and intellectual honesty

This post is a tribute to Said Achmiz, highlighting his exceptional wisdom and intellectual honesty. The author praises Achmiz's ability to admit when he doesn't understand something, a trait that helps others clarify their own thinking. Achmiz's willingness to ask for definitions and examples, and to point out flaws in reasoning, serves as a valuable critical filter for the author and others. AI

RANK_REASON This is a personal reflection and tribute to an individual, not a news event.

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Tribute praises Said Achmiz's wisdom and intellectual honesty

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Zack_M_Davis ·

    Comment on "Banning Said Achmiz"

    <h2>I. Prologue</h2> <h3>"If I Can't Explain It to Said Achmiz, I Probably Don't Understand It"</h3> <p>This post isn't really about him, but I'd like to begin with a tribute to my friend Said Achmiz, the wisest person I know.</p> <p>The choice of adjective is deliberately chosen…