Very good, though I'd add something. Changing one's mind, or for that matter learning almost anything, involves realizing you were wrong. This can happen learning math, and it can happen in debate. It can happen in reading. Unfortunately, we now have a media ecosystem that rewards people in their mistaken beliefs by introducing them to lame supporting arguments and the triumphant vehemence of other wrong people. There's less incentive to appreciate the infinite value of realizing you are wrong.
Nice elaborate on the themes raised by the James Marriott Substack post. The idea of taxing the social media to address it as "any other externality" is interesting. What would it fund? I think that is a hard question.
Very good, though I'd add something. Changing one's mind, or for that matter learning almost anything, involves realizing you were wrong. This can happen learning math, and it can happen in debate. It can happen in reading. Unfortunately, we now have a media ecosystem that rewards people in their mistaken beliefs by introducing them to lame supporting arguments and the triumphant vehemence of other wrong people. There's less incentive to appreciate the infinite value of realizing you are wrong.
Could not agree more. The tax idea is excellent. Also one of the best songs from one of the best groups ever.
Nice elaborate on the themes raised by the James Marriott Substack post. The idea of taxing the social media to address it as "any other externality" is interesting. What would it fund? I think that is a hard question.
Thanks for introducing me to Marriott, Ted.