First, Linda’s occupation in the original example is trivial
Agreed. That’s why I gave a non-trivial example for the broader reference class of ‘steelmanning questions’ / ‘not noticing and pursuing confusion.’
And “replacing” people is not how life works. To be successful, you’ll need navigate (without replacing) all types of folks.
Disagreed. Replacing people is costly, yes, but oftentimes the costs are worth paying.
This sounds weird to me. Who does this?
It is one of many status games that people can play, and thus one that people sometimes do play.
Agreed. That’s why I gave a non-trivial example for the broader reference class of ‘steelmanning questions’ / ‘not noticing and pursuing confusion.’
Disagreed. Replacing people is costly, yes, but oftentimes the costs are worth paying.
It is one of many status games that people can play, and thus one that people sometimes do play.