"Process of elimination" is bad when every option is bad
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Let’s say you’re trying to answer some question. Here’s an algorithm that sometimes works ok: Identify the space of possible options. Identify counter-arguments against some subset of the options. Conclude that the truth must be among the remaining options.
"Process of elimination" is bad when every option is bad
"Process of elimination" is bad when every…
"Process of elimination" is bad when every option is bad
Let’s say you’re trying to answer some question. Here’s an algorithm that sometimes works ok: Identify the space of possible options. Identify counter-arguments against some subset of the options. Conclude that the truth must be among the remaining options.