Will_Newsome comments on Those who can't admit they're wrong - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Will_Newsome 01 July 2011 07:06:32AM 4 points [-]

Tangential: I have never seen an algorithm that I'm comfortable using---and therefore doesn't make me stammer or seem less intelligent---for interrupting group conversations to correct something or adjust the conversation to take a more productive path.

Comment author: MrHen 03 July 2011 01:54:03PM 1 point [-]

Also tangential: Have you tried simply getting up to get another drink or go to the bathroom? Chances are high that (a) others will join you (b) the conversation will experience a natural segue and/or (c) the people who still care about the subject will stay behind to continue on their own.

Just a thought. I don't really know what environment you were referring to.