Is there a test we could do that would convince me you’re right or convince you I’m right depending on how the test turned out?
We did get to a point where we wanted them to take literally any formal bet to demonstrate that they even believe the things they are saying and that there is a real object-level disagreement, and they wouldn’t, anticipating malicious fuckerry no matter the terms. That was where I broke off. I suppose, maybe that was one important piece of rationalist culture they did not have. Uncooperative in engaging the disagreement in a respectful, grounded way.
I suppose it would be more suitable if instead of wagering money we wagered duties, as wagering money isn’t really appropriate between friends, and probably makes them feel insecure. Something like “If your surface reading of this claim turns out to be wrong after it has been more deeply investigated, then you must investigate three more claims. And if two of those are wrong, you must investigate 5 more” or something like that. “If you are right, then we must listen to more of your shit (if you refuse to bet, then some of us definitely aren’t listening to more of your shit)”
Between friends I usually wager a sandwich or a cup of coffee. Enough to make it clear that a specific bet is being articulated and agreed upon, but not enough to really hurt anyone’s feelings if they lose.
We did get to a point where we wanted them to take literally any formal bet to demonstrate that they even believe the things they are saying and that there is a real object-level disagreement, and they wouldn’t, anticipating malicious fuckerry no matter the terms. That was where I broke off. I suppose, maybe that was one important piece of rationalist culture they did not have. Uncooperative in engaging the disagreement in a respectful, grounded way.
I suppose it would be more suitable if instead of wagering money we wagered duties, as wagering money isn’t really appropriate between friends, and probably makes them feel insecure.
Something like “If your surface reading of this claim turns out to be wrong after it has been more deeply investigated, then you must investigate three more claims. And if two of those are wrong, you must investigate 5 more” or something like that. “If you are right, then we must listen to more of your shit (if you refuse to bet, then some of us definitely aren’t listening to more of your shit)”
Between friends I usually wager a sandwich or a cup of coffee. Enough to make it clear that a specific bet is being articulated and agreed upon, but not enough to really hurt anyone’s feelings if they lose.