Words of encouragement from scientism
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(2020-04-16, 09:22 PM)fls Wrote: I know. It's a specific technique which can be useful (somewhat related to the idea of saying "yes"). When someone attacks you with sarcasm, treat it sincerely in return. Uh huh. Great way to demonstrate that you're being neither condescending nor conceited, Linda.
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Haha. That was one of the cleverer likes that I've seen. But I've never denied your cleverness. And I'm happy for your warm fuzzies, for which you didn't even need to sacrifice your eminent rationality and standards of evidence.
(2020-04-16, 09:38 PM)fls Wrote: Well, I agree that absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and I never said or implied otherwise.Oh, I've wasted best part of my life - I could have been a rocket scientist with my brains! (2020-04-16, 09:40 PM)Laird Wrote: Haha. That was one of the cleverer likes that I've seen. But I've never denied your cleverness. And I'm happy for your warm fuzzies, for which you didn't even need to sacrifice your eminent rationality and standards of evidence.She hasn't given me a like and I've tried really hard.
Here's a fun game that everybody can play at home.
First, tell a group of people that their beliefs are irrational and based on wishful thinking and a desire for comfort rather than truth. They will probably not be too impressed with you. No matter. This is their problem, not yours. Now, tell them that you are, after all, interested in sincere and meaningful discussion. Let the hilarity ensue!
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