Ixiel comments on Open thread, Jun. 13 - Jun. 19, 2016 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ChristianKl 14 June 2016 01:04:53PM 1 point [-]

There are two ways to read "good way".

The first is norm of rational discussion. In those norms people who make statements where they have conflicts of interests disclose those conflicts of interests.

The second way to read "good" is to look at persuasive power. There are various rhetorical stratagies to use to be more persuasive.

Comment author: Ixiel 14 June 2016 01:35:50PM 0 points [-]

That's a good point; sorry for the ambiguity.

I believe my point to be correct and want myself and my interlocutor to agree on the correct answer. Therefore I want both: If we both reach a truth that is not my prior belief, that's a win, and if I get my interlocutor to agree with a true point that's a win. If I'm right and fail to get agreement that is a loss, and if I am wrong and get agreement, that is a greater loss.

So basically: I'm greedy. Answers to both questions please :)