Scout Mindset Poster

Anthony Fleming

(Edits: shortened the text on the poster according to AllAmericanBreakfast's recommendations, and added an editable link.)

I made a thing!

I recently finished reading the Scout Mindset by Julia Galef, and I particularly loved the section on thought experiments that can help wrestle you out of the soldier mindset. I remember thinking, "man, I wish I had a poster with all these thought experiments, so I could put it above my desk and really hone those skills." So, I decided to go on Canva and whip something up (keep in mind, I have absolutely no graphic design background, so if someone wants to remake this and make it look better, that would be great!)

If anyone has any constructive criticism, feel free to let me know. Otherwise, you can order a print using this Canva link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFO1-Z1LEE/KdyOWmWGZw14QN8h6Xiujg/edit?utm_content=DAFO1-Z1LEE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

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DirectedEvolutionOct 13 20227

I think this is great. I'd just try to cut the text in half. Here's my attempt:

Double Standard Test:
Do you let your own side's bad behavior slide, or hold everyone to the same standard?
Selective Skeptic Test
Do you question your own side's beliefs as much as you criticize the opposition?
Status Quo Bias Test
If the status quo you're defending was a weird fringe view, would you still fight for it?
Ideological Turing Test
Do you understand your opponent's argument so well that you could pass as one of them?
Conformity Test
If your allies suddenly changed their mind, would that alone make you change your mind?
Outsider Test
If a wise stranger was standing in your shoes, what decisions would they make on your behalf?

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