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Anatomy of an internet argument
I worry it’s become normal to tense-up and wait for the comment gut-punch, explaining why you’re not only wrong, but inherently evil.
It’s about whether or not I actually believe them, if I can give up the hopes of converting the other person (definitely in the short-term, but perhaps at any point) because I actually feel that there’s something to be gained for understanding more deeply the way others are metabolizing the world we share. And that’s hard!
What I’ll say right now,
... See moreDennett neatly summarizes Rapoport’s Rules in his book Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking. If your goal is to engage someone successfully, take these steps in this order: 1. Attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought of putting it that way.” 2. List any
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