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Arguing a debate from 0 to its conclusion is tiresome, but it can be short-circuited simply by explaining how this instance of the debate is the same as previou
by mLuby 9y ago
Arguing a debate from 0 to its conclusion is tiresome, but it can be short-circuited simply by explaining how this instance of the debate is the same as previous discussions, and (literally) linking to previous debates.
In this way, it's similar to how many disparate problems are reducible to the Travelling Salesman Problem. Once that reduction is discovered, the line of inquiry rapidly converges with those of other TSP investigations.
It's valuable to do so to bring others up to speed cheaply, and to avoid getting stuck on credentialism's local maximum.
- wav-part 9y ago> Arguing a debate from 0 to its conclusion is tiresome Irrelevent. If you accept a statement without proof, you become vulnerable to manipulation. This is also why topic-specific forums exist, so that short proof suffices. Though I dont know an appropriate forum for this article.
- threatofrain 9y agoWhen you listen to your doctor, or your lawyer, you become vulnerable to manipulation. You are indeed rolling the die, like a high roller of Vegas.
- wav-part 9y agoTechnically you are correct. You must also educate yourself. Get mutiple opinions etc. Hopefully you picked your doctor due to his past performence. Money and review should serve as a good incentive.