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    1. Paul Graham‏Verified account @paulg 16 Aug 2017

      On average, the deeper people's knowledge of a topic, the more calmly they talk about it.

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      Paul Graham‏Verified account @paulg 16 Aug 2017

      So a rule that debate be civil doesn't just prevent hurt feelings. It also gives an advantage to those with real knowledge of the subject.

      5:07 AM - 16 Aug 2017
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        2. Pumpkins ponies & podcasts‏ @glenatron 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @paulg

          In my experience people with deep knowledge often stay quiet unless they know they are in expert company. Too much noise tends to lose them.

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        2. '); DROP Ţ̸͓̠̼͖̖̆ͫ̑̒̿ͪ͞A̐͏̠̫͔̰̖ͅͅB̉͌͒̈LE name; --‏ @fardarter 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @paulg

          This is false about many issues of social justice and is a dis-analogy from more technical debate.

          1 reply 0 retweets 8 likes
        3. 14th Colony‏ @14thColony 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @fardarter @paulg

          Acknowledging pain does not require an emotional response that is likely ineffective to resolve the cause of said pain.

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        4. '); DROP Ţ̸͓̠̼͖̖̆ͫ̑̒̿ͪ͞A̐͏̠̫͔̰̖ͅͅB̉͌͒̈LE name; --‏ @fardarter 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @14thColony @paulg

          "The deeper people's knowledge of a topic, the more calmly they talk about it" is false on social justice issues. Good strat is a diff q.

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        5. 14th Colony‏ @14thColony 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @fardarter @paulg

          How is it false?

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        6. '); DROP Ţ̸͓̠̼͖̖̆ͫ̑̒̿ͪ͞A̐͏̠̫͔̰̖ͅͅB̉͌͒̈LE name; --‏ @fardarter 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @14thColony @paulg

          Not *always* false but with knowledge of injustice often it's the people who suffer it who are both most knowledgeable and most outraged.

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        1. Michelle Wetzler‏ @michellewetzler 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @paulg

          The most advanced communicators foster an ability to listen even when the other party is emotional and distraught.

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        2. Michelle Wetzler‏ @michellewetzler 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @paulg

          Demanding a debate be civil means you won't hear some of the most important voices - those in pain.

          1 reply 0 retweets 6 likes
        3. 14th Colony‏ @14thColony 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @michellewetzler @paulg

          Acknowledging pain does not require an emotional response that is likely ineffective to resolve the cause of said pain.

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        4. Michelle Wetzler‏ @michellewetzler 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @14thColony @paulg

          Sometimes being an expert means knowing how to listen and sort through poor arguments and emotion to help find the root of the problem.

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        2. Maria Chong‏ @mariachong 20 Aug 2017
          Replying to @paulg

          Calmness is also a function of remove. One can conflate "remoteness to personal interest/harm" for "knowledge of the subject."

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        3. Maria Chong‏ @mariachong 20 Aug 2017
          Replying to @mariachong @paulg

          One can also mistake "highly emotional" for "highly uniformed." But it can be "deep knowledge + high-value personal stake."

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        2. Kurt Christensen‏ @projectileboy 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @paulg

          I think you're inferior to me. I recognize that you've had this conversation countless times with others, but can't we discuss this nicely?

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        3. Kurt Christensen‏ @projectileboy 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @projectileboy @paulg

          I'm being facetious, of course, but I think it comes from a position of privilege to expect infinite patience from the consistently abused

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        1. Michelle Wetzler‏ @michellewetzler 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @paulg

          I'm frustrated that men keep telling women to react more calmly, and in particular the implication that they know less about gender science.

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        1. 5 Pixels Studio‏ @Reno_Web_Design 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @paulg

          In many cases, people with real knowledge are humble, shy, etc, so they are easily shut up by screaming idiots with little knowledge.pic.twitter.com/k2ZsT3pqGE

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        1. RI€HHAGE - crypto disciple‏ @skwong78 16 Aug 2017
          Replying to @paulg

          Always admired you since your essay days. Insightful, knowledgeable and reflective on many topics. Ever consider running for president? ;)

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