Paul Graham's "How to Disagree" inspired app for arguments launching soon

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Post by gunniho » Thu, Jan 26, 2012, 10:33 AM UTC

Paul Graham's "How to Disagree" inspired app for arguments launching soon
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Post by jiggy2011 » Thu, Jan 26, 2012, 1:20 PM UTC

Isn't this what forums and places like HN are for?

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Post by bdg » Thu, Jan 26, 2012, 2:16 PM UTC

I've been contemplating a tool like this for a while... but the issues are that not many people understand fallacies even after reading a definition, nor are those new to them readily willing to sift through a dictionary of them.

I hope this evolves into something bigger than a forum post, because our present method of written communication lacks our ability to do things like this without losing track of the argument.

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Post by cpswan » Thu, Jan 26, 2012, 2:21 PM UTC

It would be nice if the inspired by line actually linked to the essay.

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Post by coryl » Thu, Jan 26, 2012, 2:37 PM UTC

Do people find arguing fun enough to do on its own?

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Post by instakill » Thu, Jan 26, 2012, 2:39 PM UTC

Is it really worth posting links to HN to Launchrock holding pages?

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Post by gunniho » Fri, Jan 27, 2012, 9:25 PM UTC

coryl wrote: post #5

Do people find arguing fun enough to do on its own?

The plan is not to "host" arguments, but rather a place where people can point out others logical mistakes - hoping they will learn from them and improve. Makes sense?

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Post by gunniho » Fri, Jan 27, 2012, 9:30 PM UTC

cpswan wrote: post #4

It would be nice if the inspired by line actually linked to the essay.

Of course! Just changed it! Thanks.

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Post by gunniho » Fri, Jan 27, 2012, 9:37 PM UTC

bdg wrote: post #3

I've been contemplating a tool like this for a while... but the issues are that not many people understand fallacies even after reading a definition, nor are those new to them readily willing to sift through a dictionary of them. I hope this evolves into something bigger than a forum post, because our present method of written communication lacks our ability to do things like this without losing track of the argument…

I would love to hear more about your thoughts - My hope is to teach people how to make stronger arguments for their case.