TimS comments on Human values differ as much as values can differ - Less Wrong

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Comment author: TimS 23 May 2012 05:48:06PM 1 point [-]

To add a friendly addendum:

  • Reading a position charitably is polite

  • Making a Steel-Man of a position advances true understanding

This is just one of many examples of situations in which politeness potentially conflicts with seeking truth.