Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Jul 7, 2014Replying to @pmarca@pmarca hehe "tone deaf" is an interesting metaphor. Suggests "sing same tune", "play to choir" and "join the chorus" as counter-metaphors33
James King@M_Gauche·Jul 7, 2014Replying to @vgr@vgr @pmarca That happens when you insist that your critic view the world from your POV. A legit argument is supportable from ANY position.1
Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Jul 7, 2014Replying to @M_Gauche.@M_Gauche @pmarca in my exp, happens when critics insist that there *is* only one pov: theirs on behalf of whom presume to speak for.2
James King@M_Gauche·Jul 7, 2014Replying to @vgr@vgr @pmarca So your excuse for limiting the playing field on your behalf is to claim that your opposition does it? Pretty convenient.2
Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Jul 7, 2014Replying to @M_Gauche@M_Gauche @pmarca Core of conflict: SV is *new* pov making room for itself on stage of voices. It will be resented no matter *what* it says11
James King@M_Gauche·Jul 7, 2014Replying to @vgr@vgr @pmarca I think people understand the value and importance of tech. I don't think tech understands the value and importance of people.211
Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Jul 7, 2014Replying to @M_Gauche@M_Gauche @pmarca value and importance are downstream. Conflict is about (mis)-understanding fundamental *nature* of technology/humans1
James King@M_Gauche·Jul 7, 2014Replying to @vgr@vgr @pmarca You kind of proved my point. Value is "downstream" for tech. Must ASSUME value for humans from beginning and validate.2
Venkatesh Rao@vgrReplying to @M_Gauche@M_Gauche @pmarca Yup. Bugs Bunny does not obey the law of gravity after walking off a cliff until his values tell him to :)6:15 PM · Jul 7, 20141 Like
James King@M_Gauche·Jul 7, 2014Replying to @vgr@vgr @pmarca You're really using a cartoon to substantiate your point? OK. But who educates their kid without assuming value first?