Re the last line, it’s public insofar as anyone can read it (you don’t have to be friends with Yann LeCun to read it, you can read it logged out). Saying “actual debate” was intended somewhat as praise for the people involved having the conversation. I agree it was something like the mvp of a debate, but I think it is the first time I’ve ever seen these people really have this conversation, and the first sample gives the most information.
Can’t imagine this post going in the book, but if people vote it in I’ll make some effort to track down the participants and ask if they’re willing to give legal permission for inclusion.
Re the last line, it’s public insofar as anyone can read it (you don’t have to be friends with Yann LeCun to read it, you can read it logged out). Saying “actual debate” was intended somewhat as praise for the people involved having the conversation. I agree it was something like the mvp of a debate, but I think it is the first time I’ve ever seen these people really have this conversation, and the first sample gives the most information.
Can’t imagine this post going in the book, but if people vote it in I’ll make some effort to track down the participants and ask if they’re willing to give legal permission for inclusion.