On the other hand, you should consider the advantages of having this discussion public. I find it quite valuable to see this, as the debate sheds more light on some of both Paul’s and Eliezer’s models. If they just sat down for a weekend, talked, and updated, it may be more efficient, but a black-box.
My intuition is from a more strategical perspective, the resource we actually need the most are “more Pauls and Eliezers”, and this may actually help.
On the other hand, you should consider the advantages of having this discussion public. I find it quite valuable to see this, as the debate sheds more light on some of both Paul’s and Eliezer’s models. If they just sat down for a weekend, talked, and updated, it may be more efficient, but a black-box.
My intuition is from a more strategical perspective, the resource we actually need the most are “more Pauls and Eliezers”, and this may actually help.