Venkatesh Rao ☀️
@vgr
The depth of an argument is limited by the shallowest person in the argument. Which means arguments are futile if there is no decisive conclusion reachable at a shallower level. If the proof takes calculus and your opponent only knows algebra your only real option is to arrange an empirical demonstration that will seem like magic to them.
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dawufi
@dawufi
Now wondering if this is how I "win" arguments by refusing to dive deep.... I don't think so, but new insecurity unlocked
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Bernard
@netwatcher
You can win any argument if you can go 2 to 3 levels deep https://scottsuhy.com/2019/10/24/ceo-teach-your-team-how-to-debate/
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Bernard
@netwatcher
And don’t care what your opponent in the debate / argument thinks… care about how they think…
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