“If we intentionally want to change this dynamics, we have to change the incentive structure.”
That’s what I’m doing here by changing what is perceived as virtuous.
“the most persuasive writing style … is to present one side of the argument”
If it’s persuasive that’s a further argument against doing it, because you’re biasing what people believe. At least if it was unpersuasive you wouldn’t be doing any harm.
If it’s persuasive that’s a further argument against doing it, because you’re biasing what people believe. At least if it was unpersuasive you wouldn’t be doing any harm.
Regarding the persuasiveness, it depends on what you’re optimizing for. Many people—including on the EA Forum—optimize for less effort and winning, as opposed to truth. This is a problem, as you rightly point out. I support your effort, and am suggesting a further specific incentive of people making a commitment to upvote posts that present both sides.
“If we intentionally want to change this dynamics, we have to change the incentive structure.”
That’s what I’m doing here by changing what is perceived as virtuous.
“the most persuasive writing style … is to present one side of the argument”
If it’s persuasive that’s a further argument against doing it, because you’re biasing what people believe. At least if it was unpersuasive you wouldn’t be doing any harm.
Regarding the persuasiveness, it depends on what you’re optimizing for. Many people—including on the EA Forum—optimize for less effort and winning, as opposed to truth. This is a problem, as you rightly point out. I support your effort, and am suggesting a further specific incentive of people making a commitment to upvote posts that present both sides.