This seems like very good advice, Tom. Have you tried it?
A.
On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 6:26 AM, Everton Zanella Alvarenga <
everton.alvarenga(a)okfn.org> wrote:
Hi,
I remember once I shared here some thoughts from Dennett on the importance
of making mistakes<
http://ase.tufts.edu/cogstud/dennett/papers/howmista.htm>gt;.
Now I saw this article about his new book, *Intuition Pumps And Other Tools
for Thinking*<
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0393082067/braipick-20>gt;,
and I would like to share here also:
http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2014/03/28/daniel-dennett-rapoport-r…
"How to compose a successful critical commentary:
1. You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly,
vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought
of
putting it that way.
2. You should list any points of agreement (especially if they are not
matters of general or widespread agreement).
3. You should mention anything you have learned from your target.
4. Only then are you permitted to say so much as a word of rebuttal or
criticism."
If someone here read it, please, share your impressions. I'm tempted to do
it.
Tom
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