Does this generalize to “just ignore Twitter (and other blathering by “the masses”) for most things”? Outside of a pretty small group, I haven’t heard much handwringing, condemnation nor defense of Bostrom’s old messages or his recent apology.
I personally think that personal honor is better supported by a thoughtful apology when something is brought to one’s attention, than by simply ignoring it. Don’t engage in a back-and-forth, and don’t expect the apology to convince the more vocal part of the ’verse. But do be honest and forthright with yourself and those who you respect enough to value their opinions.
From what I can tell (and I haven’t looked that deeply, as I don’t particularly care), Professor Bostrom has done this pretty well, and I don’t expect him to suffer much long-term harm from his early mistakes.
Does this generalize to “just ignore Twitter (and other blathering by “the masses”) for most things”? Outside of a pretty small group, I haven’t heard much handwringing, condemnation nor defense of Bostrom’s old messages or his recent apology.
I personally think that personal honor is better supported by a thoughtful apology when something is brought to one’s attention, than by simply ignoring it. Don’t engage in a back-and-forth, and don’t expect the apology to convince the more vocal part of the ’verse. But do be honest and forthright with yourself and those who you respect enough to value their opinions.
From what I can tell (and I haven’t looked that deeply, as I don’t particularly care), Professor Bostrom has done this pretty well, and I don’t expect him to suffer much long-term harm from his early mistakes.