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COVxy posted...

Because generating novel information typically is less fluid than old information.

You don't find that when you encounter a new argument, it takes you longer to come up with an answer? And when time pressured, you might just fail? Meanwhile, if this is something you've thought about before, it comes quickly? Like, this is one of the key elements that people look for in academic job talks, the Q&A portion.

It's also why you see candidates pivot to talking points that are completely irrelevant to the question, because they have actually practiced and thought about the irrelevant question that they are answering.

I just sincerely have no idea how this is an answer to my question about why you think a better debate performance is a reason to think someone is more knowledgeable. Sorry.

e.g., why doesn't it just show someone did better debate prep for example

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