Thanks for the input, alexherwix! This proposal sounds very interesting. In general, I find this question really challenging: which model of quality control best mitigates the dangers of an in-group bias? On the one hand, the model you suggest (which seems quite close to what I had in mind above) seems really appealing. On the other hand, it would be interesting to see actual studies on the comparative impact of different solutions: e.g. the trust-based mechanism vs. top-down (“institutional”) injection of opposing views. For example, the controversial tab on reddit seems to do a nice job in keeping polarizing views around.
Thanks for the input, alexherwix! This proposal sounds very interesting. In general, I find this question really challenging: which model of quality control best mitigates the dangers of an in-group bias? On the one hand, the model you suggest (which seems quite close to what I had in mind above) seems really appealing. On the other hand, it would be interesting to see actual studies on the comparative impact of different solutions: e.g. the trust-based mechanism vs. top-down (“institutional”) injection of opposing views. For example, the controversial tab on reddit seems to do a nice job in keeping polarizing views around.