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Paul Graham's "How to Disagree" inspired app for arguments launching soon

4 points| gunniho | 14 years ago |arguab.ly

8 comments

bdg|14 years ago

I've been contemplating a tool like this for a while... but the issues are that not many people understand fallacies even after reading a definition, nor are those new to them readily willing to sift through a dictionary of them.

I hope this evolves into something bigger than a forum post, because our present method of written communication lacks our ability to do things like this without losing track of the argument.

gunniho|14 years ago

I would love to hear more about your thoughts - My hope is to teach people how to make stronger arguments for their case.

cpswan|14 years ago

It would be nice if the inspired by line actually linked to the essay.

gunniho|14 years ago

Of course! Just changed it! Thanks.

instakill|14 years ago

Is it really worth posting links to HN to Launchrock holding pages?

coryl|14 years ago

Do people find arguing fun enough to do on its own?

gunniho|14 years ago

The plan is not to "host" arguments, but rather a place where people can point out others logical mistakes - hoping they will learn from them and improve. Makes sense?

jiggy2011|14 years ago

Isn't this what forums and places like HN are for?