I'd keep in mind that the nature of in-person discussion is also very different than written discussion.
Writing allows time for clever wording, pithy arguments and good information density. And when it's occurring online, the discussion is spread across a wide base, so you can solicit more qualified participants.
Speech is messy! Everyone is having to spontaneously situate their own world view amongst others, with competing levels of understanding. We articulate ourselves poorly, we may hem and haw. This is normal. How people present themselves in person won't always be the "best," or most intellectually rigorous version of themselves.
When attempting spontaneous, deep conversations in person, it's good to bring your own agenda—arguments that you... (read more)
I'd keep in mind that the nature of in-person discussion is also very different than written discussion.
Writing allows time for clever wording, pithy arguments and good information density. And when it's occurring online, the discussion is spread across a wide base, so you can solicit more qualified participants.
Speech is messy! Everyone is having to spontaneously situate their own world view amongst others, with competing levels of understanding. We articulate ourselves poorly, we may hem and haw. This is normal. How people present themselves in person won't always be the "best," or most intellectually rigorous version of themselves.
When attempting spontaneous, deep conversations in person, it's good to bring your own agenda—arguments that you... (read more)