This.
We should always strive to:
1. Understand what the arguments being made by another side actually are. And to consider them on merit.
2. Look for common ground, meaning areas where we can work together with those with whom we disagree.
The naive view I described in my thread—that arriving at the moderate, cent...
/dialectic Ep. 29: Billy Oppenheimer - Attuned to Clues
I talked to Billy Oppenheimer about looking for clues, letting inputs guide outputs, and the daily practice of becoming.
Billy is a researcher and writer who works with Ryan Holiday and Rick Rubin. I've long admired his curiosity and nose for wisdom. Talking to ...
Democracy in the Media Persuasion Environment
Because crypto is such a small community, the impact of the Media Persuasion Environment and the failings of popular vote, became obvious quickly. Gitcoin began nobly as a way to fund public goods. In practice, it became a popularity contest. Quadratic funding helped, but ...
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Guy sits down with his friend on my right.
“So fucked up. Can’t believe someone would do that. To a father. Sick.” “It was probably Mossad.”
A few minutes later, another guy walks in and and talks to his friend sitting on my left
“Whatcha got that cigar for?” “I’m celebrating.” “Is it your birthday?” “No, Charlie Ki...