Our Platform for Outlining Colorado’s Future

Until we have algorithms that can automatically promote better arguments (by rewarding good behaviors, punishing bad behaviors, and removing spam, and trolls) we may need administrators. There are a number of ways of finding administrators. We could draw from the field of conflict resolution and dispute mediation. For instance we could offer training and give tests for skills that have been proven to resolve conflicts. There is a whole field of conflict resolution, which already has standards of training for good moderators. For specific arguments, we could give slightly more weight to opinions by “certifiable experts” in that field. For each person who asserts they are an expert we could have an algorithm to determine how many extra points we would give their vote. I propose the following equation and list of definitions: ·          PR n :      Number of professors who remember or recommend a student. ...

Abstract  I propose that we build the SQL code that would facilitate an online forum. This forum would use a relational database to track reasons to agree and disagree with conclusions. It would also allow you to submit a belief as a reason to support another belief (see image 1 below):  Figure 1: Arguments used to support other arguments Arguments are currently made on websites, in books, and even in videos and songs. It would be powerful to outline all the arguments that agree or disagree with a conclusion and put them on the same page as seen below: Figure 2: Arguments go from websites, books, songs, videos, into a relational database and are presented with their structure Having the structure of how all these arguments are used to support each other, could allow us to automatically strengthen or weaken a conclusion's score based on the score of their assumptions. The purpose of the Idea Stock Exchange is to find ways to give conclusions scores based on the quality and quan...

Reasons to agree : It would help us move towards understanding if web forum designers rewarded those who can demonstrate that they understand those with whom they disagree with.  There are many ways discussion forum designers can reward those who demonstrate that they understand those whom they disagree with. Web-designers could test users ability to properly identify similar concepts, from multiple choice options. Perhaps people who have their comments evaluated could have special consideration in evaluating weather or not the person who disagreed got their statement right.  Maybe before you disagree with someone you have to put into your own words exactly which part you disagreed with. You could do this by highlighting or bolding the part that you disagree with.  Web designers would help online debate if they created web forums that allowed users to identify specifically which portions of text they agree and disagree with.  Not identifying exa...

It's essential to restructure online debates to ensure that reasons supporting and opposing a belief coexist on the same platform. True understanding and resolution in any debate come not from overlooking the counterarguments but from directly engaging with them. Ignoring an opponent's perspectives and data is akin to navigating a debate with blinders on. It limits the depth of the discussion and often leads to an echo chamber effect, where one's own beliefs are amplified without challenge, stunting intellectual growth and understanding.  Constructive debates require acknowledging and addressing the full spectrum of views, which is why having reasons to agree and disagree presented together is crucial. This approach fosters a more holistic and nuanced understanding of issues, allowing participants to weigh different viewpoints fairly and make more informed decisions. By structuring online debates in this way, we encourage not just the exchange of ideas but the cultivation o...

If our beliefs and arguments were entered into a relational databases, we could:  tag arguments as either a reason to agree or disagree with a particular belief. This would be beneficial because:  We could post the results so that reasons to agree or disagree with a conclusion would be on the same webpage. It would be beneficial to have all the reasons to agree and disagree with a belief on the same page.   assign scores to arguments assign scores to beliefs, based on the score of the arguments for and against the beliefs assign scores to beliefs, based on other beliefs that are used to support or oppose them. For instance the belief that the middle class should get a tax break, has many reasons to agree or disagree with it, and it can also be used as a reasons to support or oppose other beliefs, like the belief that we should support politicians who agree or disagree with a middle class tax cut.  tag them with intelligent meta data, to ...

Reasons or arguments people use to agree : Evidence-free metaphysical speculations or politicized wish-fulfillment fantasies will destroy us. We can't just adopt socialism because it makes us feel good, without first knowing that it will work, and that it won't put our good freedom loving nice guys at a disadvantage in competition with non freedom loving dictators.  Bertrand Russell was right when he said. "It is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatsoever for supposing it is true." When you make an assumption you make an ass out of you and me.   If we don't use good logic to make our arguments, we will come to bad decisions.  If we want to survive as a species, we need to make good decisions.  Our beliefs affect our happiness If you want to enjoy your life, you should spend your time on rewarding activities.  Our beliefs affect our actions. Our beefs affect our personal success If believe it is important to not be...

Our conclusions have many reasons to agree and disagree with them and each of these beliefs has many reasons to agree and disagree with them. As these arguments branch out and arguments multiply, it becomes too much for our brains to handle all at once. Assumptions are beliefs that are used to support other beliefs. If you change one assumption, it will change the strength of each conclusion that builds on that assumption. In a relational database you can say 5 people live together, then when you change one person's address, it can change all of their addresses. In a similar way, if we strengthen or weaken any assumption in a relational database, it will strengthen or weaken all of the conclusions that are based on these assumptions. Defining all these relationships is the only way we can ever make any progress at weighing all the data that we have.   

Reasons or arguments people use to agree : Our beliefs should be backed by sound logic. Score: 9 A relational database outlining our beliefs can be built cost-effectively. Entering beliefs and arguments into databases allows us to leverage relational database features to reach better conclusions. If we can sequence millions of lines of human DNA, organizing our thoughts and beliefs should be achievable. Sequencing the human genome requires advanced scientific methods, but outlining beliefs only needs a database. Using a relational database to associate arguments with the beliefs they support enables the creation of a scoring system that evaluates the validity of people's arguments and the cumulative validity of their belief Other ways of saying the same thing: We should create a collaborative database for beliefs and their supporting arguments. A crowdsourced repository for beliefs and their justifications should be developed. The best Assumption that must also be accepted if we ac...