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    1. michael_nielsen‏ @michael_nielsen 29 May 2018
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      Me on @MargRev (thanks @tylercowen):https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2018/05/michael-nielsen-standing-one-foot.html …

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    2. Devon‏ @devonzuegel 30 May 2018
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      Replying to @michael_nielsen @MargRev @tylercowen

      😍pic.twitter.com/Cl020T1uWd

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    3. Julia Galef‏Verified account @juliagalef 30 May 2018
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      Replying to @devonzuegel @michael_nielsen and

      I'm worried that even asking this question is violating "Yes, and" culture, but: What *is* "Yes, and" culture? Is it about sharing cool things, rather than expressing opinions? (Or does it mean expressing opinions, but not expressing disagreement w/others' opinions?)

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    4. Julia Galef‏Verified account @juliagalef 30 May 2018
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      Replying to @juliagalef @devonzuegel and

      (Or maybe it includes expressing different opinions, but doing so in a cheerful "Here's my take" kind of way rather than combatively?)

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    5. Devon‏ @devonzuegel 30 May 2018
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      Replying to @juliagalef @michael_nielsen and

      I interpret it as a sort of valuing of steelman arguments. Rather than purely seeking ways a contribution is wrong, you ask "How could this be right? What can I learn from it?"

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    6. Devon‏ @devonzuegel 30 May 2018
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      Replying to @devonzuegel @juliagalef and

      I'm fully in favor of pushing back when something doesn't make sense though! But it should be done in a constructive, respectful way

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    7. Devon‏ @devonzuegel 30 May 2018
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      Replying to @devonzuegel @juliagalef and

      It takes skill, motivation, and time to be kind and critical simultaneously. Much easier to just be a pushover or to be a combative jerk, but so much more satisfying to find that sweet spot where you're firm and constructive. @juliagalef you have made an art out of this ☺️

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    8. Agnes Callard‏ @AgnesCallard 12 Aug 2018
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      Replying to @devonzuegel @juliagalef and

      I have been ruminating over this interesting thread for some months, trying to think how to defend the value of the (Socratic) philosopher's resolutely "no, but" approach; I've written up my answer here if you're interested: http://angryrainbowmermaids.blogspot.com/2018/08/unruliness.html …

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      michael_nielsen‏ @michael_nielsen 12 Aug 2018
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      Replying to @AgnesCallard @devonzuegel and

      I agree with much of what you write; but I don't think it needs defense. I'm one of the most disagreeable people I know - when talking in person with people I know, & take seriously. I'm merely suggesting this approach for Twitter & similar contexts.

      10:18 AM - 12 Aug 2018
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        1. Agnes Callard‏ @AgnesCallard 12 Aug 2018
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          Replying to @michael_nielsen @devonzuegel and

          Thanks for reading! I think one must distinguish manner (gently/harshly) from valence (agree/disagree). As long as what we're talking about is (polite, kind, thoughtful) disagreement, I think it can be quite at home on twitter, and for exactly the reasons I give.

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