We should crowdsource a database of beliefs and the arguments people use to support them.

Reasons or arguments people use to agree:

1. Our beliefs should be backed by sound logic. Score: 9
2. A relational database outlining our beliefs can be built cost-effectively.
3. Entering beliefs and arguments into databases allows us to leverage relational database features to reach better conclusions.
4. If we can sequence millions of lines of human DNA, organizing our thoughts and beliefs should be achievable.
5. Sequencing the human genome requires advanced scientific methods, but outlining beliefs only needs a database.
6. 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

1. 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.

2. The best Assumption that must also be accepted if we accept this belief:

• People are willing to contribute and engage with a database that outlines beliefs and their supporting arguments.

3. The best Assumption that must also be rejected if we reject this belief:

• A database of beliefs and arguments cannot effectively improve our understanding and evaluation of different perspectives.

4. The most compelling reason to agree with the belief:

• A crowdsourced database can help identify logical inconsistencies, improve critical thinking, and foster constructive discussions.

5. The most compelling reason to disagree with the belief:

• The potential for biased or misleading arguments, manipulation of data, and the challenge of maintaining accurate, unbiased information.

6. The most likely Benefit of accepting the belief above:

• Enhanced understanding of diverse perspectives, leading to better-informed decisions and more effective problem-solving.

7. The most likely Cost of accepting the belief above:

• Time, effort, and resources required to build, maintain, and moderate the database to ensure its reliability and usefulness.

8. The best Book that can be said to support this belief:

• "The Wisdom of Crowds" by James Surowiecki

9. The best Book that can be said to oppose this belief:

• "The Filter Bubble" by Eli Pariser

10. The most well-known, unbiased, and educated People supporting this belief:

• Jimmy Wales (co-founder of Wikipedia)
• Clay Shirky (author and educator on the social and economic effects of Internet technologies)

11. The most well-known, unbiased, and educated People opposing this belief:

• Jaron Lanier (computer scientist, virtual reality pioneer, and author critical of the digital economy's impact on society)
• Evgeny Morozov (scholar and writer known for his criticisms of the Internet's impact on society and politics)