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Ep 20: Ch 10, Part 1 "A Dream of Socrates"

Dec 26, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Mistaken Truths

  • People once believed in the absolute truth of Newtonian gravity and Euclidean geometry.
  • Both were proven false, highlighting the importance of fallibilism.
INSIGHT

The Danger of Banning Debate

  • Laws banning debate are uniquely dangerous errors.
  • Such laws prevent their own correction through persuasion.
ADVICE

Don't Restrict Speech

  • Avoid laws restricting speech, even "bad" speech.
  • Such restrictions hinder debate and error correction.
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