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Artaxerxes comments on Open thread, December 7-13, 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Artaxerxes 12 December 2015 03:46:03AM *  1 point [-]

I recall being taught to argue towards the predetermined point of view in schools and extra-curriculum activities like debating. Is that counterproductive or suboptimal?

This has been talked about before. One suggestion is to not make it a habit.