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01-12-2022 , 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by chezlaw
Yes it's a trolling fest. You blow the whistle occasionally but then it just resumes

Wierd that on serious issues like covid people lament the inability of people to do some basic thinking and yet there's nothing but denigration for anyone who tries to get people to be more rational. Maybe Pinker aint one of the perfect people that make the cut but at least he tries. As does DS and some other tits
Do you think senpai will ever notice you, chez?
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01-12-2022 , 04:58 PM
Anyone else feel like they have to take a shower whenever they see Chez trying to take the moral high ground?
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01-12-2022 , 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by King Spew
this thread has taken a wrong turn somewhere
Should we go back to the wager that never happened? I kind of feel bad for candy, he put so much effort in it. Maybe he had some valid arguments? Besides a non placed bet.
Or back to the book? This book definitely didn't get the attention it deserves.

Who is Steven pinker?

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01-12-2022 , 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by chezlaw
Yes it's a trolling fest. You blow the whistle occasionally but then it just resumes

Wierd that on serious issues like covid people lament the inability of people to do some basic thinking and yet there's nothing but denigration for anyone who tries to get people to be more rational. Maybe Pinker aint one of the perfect people that make the cut but at least he tries. As does DS and some other tits
DS is a megalomaniac who wants to be recognised for his extraordinary intelligence (i.e. ability to solve logic puzzles). Ascribing some sort of benevolent motivations to his efforts is pretty laughable.
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