I agree—I think this is because Eliezer’s intent is to explain what he believes to be right, rather than to worry too much about the arguments of those he doesn’t agree with. An approach I entirely agree with—my experience is that debate is remarkably ineffective as a means of reaching new knowledge, whilst teaching the particular viewpoint you hold is normally much more enlightening to the listener, whether they agree with the viewpoint or not.
I agree—I think this is because Eliezer’s intent is to explain what he believes to be right, rather than to worry too much about the arguments of those he doesn’t agree with. An approach I entirely agree with—my experience is that debate is remarkably ineffective as a means of reaching new knowledge, whilst teaching the particular viewpoint you hold is normally much more enlightening to the listener, whether they agree with the viewpoint or not.