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I’d like to steelman this. Let me know if this adequately summarises your arguments: 1. Steelmanning is a practice in arrogance and egotism because it makes th
by jamesrom 4y ago
I’d like to steelman this. Let me know if this adequately summarises your arguments:
1. Steelmanning is a practice in arrogance and egotism because it makes the assumption you already know all of your interlocutor’s arguments.
2. Some arguments are not worth steelmanning (eg flat earth) because it can be refuted without having to sympathise with your interlocutor’s position.
I just want to make sure I have a clear understanding of your points.