"Basics of Rationalist Discourse" by Duncan Sabien
LessWrong (Curated & Popular)
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Using the Lesser on Curated Podcast
Lesser On Curated article on how to talk like good rationalist communicators. List includes Julia Galef, Anna Salomon, Rob Bensinger, Scott Garibrand, Van Ever, Elie Aziyud Kowski, Logan Brien Stroll, Oliver Habricka, Kelsey Piper, Nate Zawares, Eric Rogstud, Spencer Greenberg, and Dan Keys. Note that there is a crucial distinction between fake or performative verbal gymnastics and sincere prioritisation of truth and accuracy. For most practical purposes, this is the end of the post. All remaining sections are reference material, meant to be dug into only when there is a specific reason to.
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