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Happy to have a conversation with you on reasoning, and apologise if I'm wrong in how I read your reply message, it feels like a curt criticism statement, not add value to discussion.

But anyway, yes I believe it is possible to be impulsive followed by more logical decision making. This process seems fairly commonplace in the world I observe.



I apologize for being curt, I thought my statement was obvious. Here's some lines from your comment

"If true, I don't think it's the case he did it intending to pull out. Seems unlikely he would have ...... My best guess is the offer was genuine (thought impulsive) but as he's seen the price drop further, now his offer seems.. "

Considering his impulsive behavior, which has prior occurrences. 1. Making an immature derogatory remark to one of the people trying to assist with that cave rescue. 2. His statement that he was taking tesla private that he retracted later 3. This situation..

Why do you think he's acting logically now? Why is it your best guess? Your words


> Why do you think he's acting logically now? Why is it your best guess? Your words

1) As said, its not uncommon to act impulsively, followed by more logical decision making after. From your examples, I dont feel listing a few impulsive cases removes his ability to act logically. And the sequence I've guessed seems the most likely in my kindly eyes.

2) Because its not my second best guess, or any other.

3) See 1) & 2)


I think we have a disconnect on probability and booleans. Elon musk can act logically or impulsively. Each historical act of impulsiveness increases the probability of future impulsive acts




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