Within Reason #36 Peter Boghossian - Having Better Conversations About Philosophy
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Jun 25, 2023 
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Street Epistemology Explained
- Street epistemology (SE) aligns a person's confidence in beliefs with evidence through civil dialogue.
- It avoids persuasion and focuses on helping others clarify how they know their beliefs.
Avoid Revealing Own Views
- Avoid revealing your own opinions during SE to maintain trust and impartiality.
- Use neutral questioning to prevent compromising the interlocutor's openness.
Value Admitting Uncertainty
- Reward people for honestly saying "I don't know" during conversations.
- This fosters a culture where admitting uncertainty is accepted and encouraged.