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Comment author: wadavis 17 May 2013 08:51:56PM 0 points [-]

I want to highlight the use of the above approach to argument for resolving mundane conflicts as a Bayesian.

  • Step 1: Run your Turing Test on the conflict. (This does need to run on both sides, It is your own missing info we will focus on)
  • Step 2: Compare your results to their actual model. Highlight the individual differences.
  • Step 3: Item by item quiz them for info on the differences. Why chose this? What alternatives did you consider? Why not take those alternatives? The goal is is to identify their goals, values and beliefs that created their model.
  • Step 4: Repeat until your Turing Test matches their model.
  • Step 5: Update your model with the newly acquired info.
  • Step 6: Admire the mutually beneficial solution to the conflict. (Convincing them this is the mutually beneficial solution is outside the scope of this seven step program.)
  • Step 7: Profit.

A step by step checklist on how to decide which widget to use in the new product line, or where to go for supper.

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