No, this tool isn't a magical device. It doesn't have the power to reveal eternal truths or grant wishes. People often get upset when their beliefs are scrutinized. They feel entitled to their beliefs but argue to justify their conclusions. Like everyone else, I have the right to seek the truth. However, I aim to do it systematically. It is uninteresting and invalid to draw a conclusion and only list supporting arguments. That's why I include reasons to agree and disagree. People dislike having a score for each conclusion. It provokes them intensely. Yet, we all have internal scores. Is keeping these scores in our minds more offensive or exposing them to public scrutiny? Is it more offensive to draw conclusions without considering the quantity and quality of supporting evidence, or is it better to follow the evidence? The only way to follow the evidence is for both sides to set aside their pride, sit together, and brainstorm reasons to agree and disagree with each conclusion. But remember, the scores don't mean anything beyond the value you assign to them. As more people use the document, the scores will evolve over time. Google uses an algorithm to rank web pages by counting the number of links to a page. If we want to progress as a species, we must accept that computers can count arguments like Google counts links. You must accept that to promote a belief, you must appeal to logic and present your case transparently and openly.
This is the tool:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AMxQF9S3MIniwlivr4KBp48pQTiCWoUslZy7gmzg-Ho/edit?usp=sharing
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