nerzhin comments on Reasoning isn't about logic (it's about arguing) - Less Wrong

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Comment author: BenAlbahari 14 March 2010 04:55:21PM * 3 points [-]

we need a better theory of arguing - what counts as a good argument, a good reply, etc.

What exactly do you mean by good?

Comment author: nerzhin 14 March 2010 11:36:25PM 0 points [-]

I can't speak for Robin, of course, but I have a guess:

A good argument is an argument with money attached, as part of a bet or prediction market.

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