Online Service: How might a rationalist approach politics? (LessWrong)

Politics is a rather murky area for an aspiring rationalist. Mainstream national politics, as debated by TV pundits, is famous for its angry, unproductive discussions. On the face of it, there’s something surprising about that. Why do we take political disagreements so personally, even when the machinery of national politics are so far outside of any of our control as individuals? For that matter, why don't we become more careful and rigorous with the evidence when we’re dealing with issues we deem important?

Join us as we consider some selections from the LessWrong sequence "Politics and Rationality", in which Eliezer Yudkowski shares some of his thoughts and opinions on what it means to be rational in the realm of politics.

This week's speaker will be Jack.

After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.

This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88423607619?pwd=AbhTKHcgyqTmwBbvQymdX3ayrAEYbp.1