shiftedShapes comments on Realism : Direct or Indirect? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: shiftedShapes 15 February 2013 02:50:44AM 0 points [-]

If you attempt to answer my questions honnestly and succinctly I think that you will soon see my point, whereas now we are talking past each other. I appreciate that you have been putting more time into your responses than I have put into mine. Please do not take this as a show of bad faith, likewise I will not adopt the uncharitable interpretation that your responses are drawn-out in an attempt to obfuscate.

Comment author: David_Allen 15 February 2013 06:02:26AM 0 points [-]

If you have a point then lay it out. Set a context, make your claims and challenge mine. Expose your beliefs and accept the risks.

I lay out my claims to you because I want you to challenge them from your perspective. I will not follow your leading questions to your chosen point of philosophical ambush.

Comment author: shiftedShapes 15 February 2013 01:24:41PM 0 points [-]

There can only be a philosophical ambush if you are more concerned about winning than ascertaining the truth. I have no interest in fighting for its own sake so I will simply wish you well.