• a_blanqui_slate [none/use name, any]
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      2 years ago

      I think it's important, both socially and politically to combat the notion that emotional doomerism is an intellectual necessity so we're going to have to agree to disagree there as well.

        • a_blanqui_slate [none/use name, any]
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          2 years ago

          You did not ever say it was a necessary, but I think that a plausible (not the only or even intended) reading of your post made the implication that the sheer weight of facts should compel a person to that position. And so I jumped into make sure that everyone was clear that it's not the only defeasible position to hold, and I'm glad to hear we might be in agreement on that fact.

            • a_blanqui_slate [none/use name, any]
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              2 years ago

              Damn I guess I gotta ignore all the climate reports that conclude that we are all going to die

              Look, maybe I misreading you there, but surely you see it's feasible how I might construe that as you claiming that the sheer weight of evidence should compel someone to think that climate change is going to kill everyone.

                • a_blanqui_slate [none/use name, any]
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                  2 years ago

                  You don't have to do this for me, but I would appreciate it if you could point to one of the specific off-ramps I missed where you indicated that so I could see exactly where the wires were crossed.