Suggest that they define knowledge
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From: Propose a Pertinent Point
To reach a conclusion, they must establish what they seek to know. But first, they must understand what it even is to know. What is knowledge?
Challenge information
Broad, 
Persuasive 230
- 158 - very chancy (41%)
- 196 - chancy (51%)
- 234 - modest (61%)
- 273 - very modest (71%)
- 311 - low-risk (81%)
- 349 - straightforward (91%)
- 384 - straightforward (100%)
Success
Arrogance, thwarted
"[…]We have already given this ample thought. Knowledge is 'justified true belief' […]"
[…] Suppose […] that the spider has entered a room where it seems to see you. […] the spider has seen is only a life-sized model of your good self. […] clearly it wasn't knowledge.[…]Description summary:
Your suggestion is folly, but an elderly scholar is baited into attempting it regardless. Its limited definition is easily demolished by a simple thought experiment.
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Persuasive is increasing…
You've gained 34 x Chelicerae Clicked in Applause
[The Academic Mood change…] (random)
Failure
Defeat?
[…] "You offer a distraction. Knowledge as a concept is sufficiently intangible to make it impossible to define as a singular notion."
Can a spider smirk? This one certainly conveys smugness. […]
Did it actually win a point by refusing to answer?Description summary:
It did, and the symposium moves on swiftly.
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- Persuasive is increasing…
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