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LessWrong proposes mandatory communication training for effective idea dissemination

The author proposes mandatory media and communications training for individuals communicating high-impact ideas, particularly within the Effective Altruism (EA) and LessWrong (LW) communities. The goal is to enhance clarity, conciseness, and truthfulness in oral communication, thereby increasing the impact of their work and the ecosystem. This training is intended not for superficiality but to help communicators present their authentic selves and ideas more effectively, ensuring that the message carries as much weight as the underlying effort. AI

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IMPACT Encourages clearer communication of AI research and concepts, potentially improving public understanding and adoption.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece by a named author reflecting on improving a specific community's communication practices.

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 · Darren McKee ·

    We Should Have Mandatory Media/Communications Training For All Communicators

    <p><i>(This post is a first in a series of constructive criticism; reflections on improving the EA/LW ecosystem. </i><br /><i>High confidence for the general sentiment, uncertainty remains regarding the optimal mechanism for implementation. </i><br /><i>Post written by me, minor …