More specifically, there’s something pretty valuable about conversations like this. Many “reputable / intelligent” people will falsely believe that they understand Eliezer’s position. Such people will often direct the conversation towards non-central points, and generally be less available to change their minds and attend to central points. In a conversation with “dim-witted” or naive hosts, the key points are expressed clearly and repeatedly. That sort of thing often gets through to “reputable / intelligent” listeners better than more advanced conversations.
More specifically, there’s something pretty valuable about conversations like this. Many “reputable / intelligent” people will falsely believe that they understand Eliezer’s position. Such people will often direct the conversation towards non-central points, and generally be less available to change their minds and attend to central points. In a conversation with “dim-witted” or naive hosts, the key points are expressed clearly and repeatedly. That sort of thing often gets through to “reputable / intelligent” listeners better than more advanced conversations.