JDM comments on One issue: teach 10 or sway 200? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: JDM 16 July 2013 10:10:18PM 0 points [-]

I would assume that both groups have similar influence, but you can hand select ten near the most influential of the group you are convincing.

I would also assume those converted to a rational view would be relatively difficult to change back, while those swayed would be subject to the same biases you used to sway them in the first place.

Perhaps this was a foolish question, but even having my question picked apart is providing more for me to think about.