Nick Szabo  🔑

.@robinhanson Maybe they don't offer compromises because they know they don't even rule their *own* faction. (1/2)

.@robinhanson Example: I can't strike a deal on libertarianism's behalf, or even GMU econ's behalf. (2/2)

@bryan_caplan Even so, seeking better compromise is better way to influence big outcomes than planning what you'd do if you ruled the world.

.@robinhanson Both inferior to persuading moderates to marginally revise their ideal points in your direction, no?

@bryan_caplan To win moderates, you want to see things from their point of view, and not just declare what you'd do if king. I.e.,compromise

.@robinhanson Presenting evidence and arguments persuasive to people who disagree with you != compromise.

@bryan_caplan Figuring out what would give other people what they want *is* compromise, compared to figuring out what you'd want.

@robinhanson @bryan_caplan Compromise is a negative Overton window.