Problem 2: Given the stated conditions (“you feel strongly that you could never have such biases” is unlikely in my case, but taking it as fact), I would tentatively interpret my roommates remarks as indicating his frustration rather than my disposition. However, I would take the probability of being mistaken as high enough that I would attempt to find some way to defuse the situation that would work either way—most likely, arbitration from a mutually trusted party.
Problem 3: I would quickly review what I know about the debate, and conclude that I have received no additional evidence one way or the other. I would continue to be confident in my naturalist worldview.
After reading your answers:
Problem 2: I notice that you interpret “you feel strongly that you could never have such biases” differently to how I interpret it—I would not feel thus without an observed track record of myself supporting that conclusion. My actions are scarcely changed from those implied by your judgement, however.
Before reading your answers:
Problem 2: Given the stated conditions (“you feel strongly that you could never have such biases” is unlikely in my case, but taking it as fact), I would tentatively interpret my roommates remarks as indicating his frustration rather than my disposition. However, I would take the probability of being mistaken as high enough that I would attempt to find some way to defuse the situation that would work either way—most likely, arbitration from a mutually trusted party.
Problem 3: I would quickly review what I know about the debate, and conclude that I have received no additional evidence one way or the other. I would continue to be confident in my naturalist worldview.
After reading your answers:
Problem 2: I notice that you interpret “you feel strongly that you could never have such biases” differently to how I interpret it—I would not feel thus without an observed track record of myself supporting that conclusion. My actions are scarcely changed from those implied by your judgement, however.