There are other activities where success can depend heavily on not acting alone, and it is in those types of activities (such as fundraising, seizing political power, reforming institutions, etc) that rationalist-types are disadvantaged by their lack of coordination.
I think you are focusing too much on discussions.
There are other activities where success can depend heavily on not acting alone, and it is in those types of activities (such as fundraising, seizing political power, reforming institutions, etc) that rationalist-types are disadvantaged by their lack of coordination.