ynniv on Nostr: Interesting breakdown! I usually work across these sections in a descending ratio of ...
Interesting breakdown! I usually work across these sections in a descending ratio of effort to likelihood of elimination:
Fast:
- Tone detection: Not definitive, but sets expectations.
- Logical fallacies: Most things fail here.
- Clarity: Similar to fallacies, people like making overly broad statements that don't mean anything.
- Check claims: This is often easy these days.
Slow:
- Context: If I don't understand it, I won't be able to evaluate it further.
- Arguments: The real meat, and where most of the time will be spent (if if hasn't failed already)
- Bias detection: Again not definitive, but can be easy to evaluate once you've made it this far.
- Assumptions: The second heaviest step.
- Source: Is almost an afterthought. "Reputable" sources make bad arguments all of the time. "Seedy" sources make good arguments more often than you expect. Source is often more related to bias than correctness.
Fast:
- Tone detection: Not definitive, but sets expectations.
- Logical fallacies: Most things fail here.
- Clarity: Similar to fallacies, people like making overly broad statements that don't mean anything.
- Check claims: This is often easy these days.
Slow:
- Context: If I don't understand it, I won't be able to evaluate it further.
- Arguments: The real meat, and where most of the time will be spent (if if hasn't failed already)
- Bias detection: Again not definitive, but can be easy to evaluate once you've made it this far.
- Assumptions: The second heaviest step.
- Source: Is almost an afterthought. "Reputable" sources make bad arguments all of the time. "Seedy" sources make good arguments more often than you expect. Source is often more related to bias than correctness.
quoting note1yck…sejkIntellictual Self-defense:
The Trivium Method, can be adapted to evaluate information and identify potential falsehoods. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Grammar: Focus on the Input stage, where you gather information. Pay attention to:
Sources: Verify the credibility and reputation of the source
Context: Consider the topic’s complexity, and ensure you understand the context.
Clarity: Look for ambiguity, vagueness, or unclear language, which may indicate manipulation or misinformation.
Logic: Engage your critical thinking skills to evaluate the Processing stage:
Identify assumptions: Recognize implicit or explicit assumptions and evaluate their validity.
Analyze arguments: Break down the argument’s structure, and assess the strength of evidence and reasoning.
Check for fallacies: Be aware of common logical fallacies, such as ad hominem attacks, straw man arguments, or false dichotomies. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fallacies
Rhetoric: Examine the Output stage, focusing on the presentation and persuasion:
Tone and language: Note any emotional appeals, sensationalism, or loaded language, which may be used to manipulate or deceive.
Bias detection: Identify potential biases in the presentation, such as selective information, cherry-picked data, or omission of contradictory evidence.
Verify claims: Cross-check specific claims or statistics with independent sources to ensure accuracy.