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Sam On Persistent Online Misrepresentation
- Sam Harris recounts enduring repeated misrepresentations of his views online, which harmed his reputation despite clarifications.
- He names examples like false claims about supporting nuclear strikes and torture circulated by journalists.
Why Moral Responsibility Debates Stall
- The 'stalemate' over moral responsibility arises because rival, irreducible intuitions about blame can persist even after reasoned exchange.
- Progress requires showing some intuitions are indefensible or revealing how competing intuitions can be triangulated.
Name Your Moral Reasoning Style
- When debating moral responsibility, explicitly state whether you're using consequentialist reasoning or reactive-attitude justifications.
- Clarify the role of consequences in your account to avoid talking past opponents.