In praise of diversity.

We should realize that we gain far less info in an echo chamber than from being around folks with diverse views. The latest Journal of Experimental Psychology says we just don't get this: . . .

Please, please, don't let yourself succumb to the very common bias to being confident in a view just because "everyone" at your favorite website agrees with it, if those people have been selected for this very agreement! Once you realize that many others elsewhere disagree, that disagreement should weigh heavily on your estimation.

Read M&M. There's something here to offend everyone. It's good for you. If nothing else you can be offended with greater confidence and conviction. Keep your enemies closer.