Some interesting points re: considering how beliefs formed, but I think it proves too much.
One of the main value of being able to defer to a certain extent to the EA community is knowing that the community will often be using a process similar to you to come to a conclusion, so that you have an estimate of the conclusion you would have come up with if you had more time.
Of course, you also need to take into account the possibility of there being a deference cycle.
Would you have a moment to come up with a precise example, like the one at the end of my “minimal solution” section, where the argument of the post would justify putting more weight on community opinions than seems warranted?
No worries if not—not every criticism has to come with its own little essay—but I for one would find that helpful!
Some interesting points re: considering how beliefs formed, but I think it proves too much.
One of the main value of being able to defer to a certain extent to the EA community is knowing that the community will often be using a process similar to you to come to a conclusion, so that you have an estimate of the conclusion you would have come up with if you had more time.
Of course, you also need to take into account the possibility of there being a deference cycle.
Sorry, I’m afraid I don’t follow on either count. What’s a claim you’re saying would follow from this post but isn’t true?
More weight on community opinions than you suggested.
Would you have a moment to come up with a precise example, like the one at the end of my “minimal solution” section, where the argument of the post would justify putting more weight on community opinions than seems warranted?
No worries if not—not every criticism has to come with its own little essay—but I for one would find that helpful!
Sorry, I’m trying to reduce the amount of time I spend on the forum.