Debate: Bluntness vs. Civility in AI Safety Discourse
ilex_ulmus · x · 2026-08-30
Ilex Ulmus argues that being one of the few voices to cut through the noise keeping AI companies in charge is "extremely affordable," accusing others of cowardice. David Manheim counters that norms for civil interaction are valuable for meaningful debates where sides can update their views without humiliation, rather than devolving into personal attacks.
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