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Lumifer comments on Change Contexts to Improve Arguments - Less Wrong Discussion

31 Post author: palladias 08 July 2014 03:51PM

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Comment author: Lumifer 09 July 2014 02:57:28AM 6 points [-]

I use to have more fruitful disagreements

So, you've had a more polite, pleasant, and civilized discussion. But was it more fruitful?

Comment author: palladias 09 July 2014 03:07:16AM 6 points [-]

As far as I can tell. I tend to be able to grok the beliefs (and sources of the beliefs) faster in these kinds of venues than elsewhere. Understanding the other side's position deeply sometimes dissolves the argument, and sometimes refocuses us on the heart of whatever we're split on and how to test it.

Comment author: Lumifer 09 July 2014 03:14:07AM 3 points [-]

I tend to be able to grok the beliefs (and sources of the beliefs) faster in these kinds of venues than elsewhere.

Do you think this is universal or specific to your type of thinking/understanding/interacting?

I understand what you are saying, but can see advantages in both a relaxed kitchen discussion and a, let's say, a swordfight.

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