Valentine

In this discussion, guest Valentine, an author known for exploring cognitive strategies at LessWrong, dives into the complexities of self-deception in social interactions. They address the 'hostile telepaths problem,' revealing how fear of others reading our thoughts can complicate communication. Valentine's unique insights include practical strategies like occlumency and the potential for embracing self-deception as a necessary tool. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on releasing the need for self-deception altogether.