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One still has to evaluate an argument on its merits, regardless of the attractiveness of the interlocutor. My hope is that conversational AI will sharpen up ou
by maroonblazer 4y ago
One still has to evaluate an argument on its merits, regardless of the attractiveness of the interlocutor.
My hope is that conversational AI will sharpen up our critical thinking skills en masse. We need more people getting into the habit of asking "This sounds plausible, but is it actually true? How can I find out?"
- TuringTest 4y ago> One still has to evaluate an argument on its merits, regardless of the attractiveness of the interlocutor. True, but unfortunately, rational thought is heavily influenced by emotions. You are much more likely to accept some cognitive dissonances if the reasoning is caused by someone you trust, like, or admire. Heavy thinkers are not immune to that, they just produce much more elaborate justifications.