On: Epistemic Learned Helplessness (2019)

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> That isn't making them look like an idiot, reducing them, or demolishing their position

I think the quote is in Scott's opponent's voice, not his own.

> Instead of doubling down on one, let go of all of them

Yes. We don't need better ways to form opinions - the world would be a better place if we all just had fewer opinions

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I believe the parent comment is aware of your first point