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Which, just in case it isn’t obvious, is a timeless classic. Even if you disagree with the advice itself, the argument he makes and the brief survey of the hist

Which, just in case it isn’t obvious, is a timeless classic. Even if you disagree with the advice itself, the argument he makes and the brief survey of the history of nutritional science make it a worthwhile read. As this article shows, the mode of his argument has also been influential: it is a perfect case study of skepticism without cynicism; or considering competing arguments while avoiding the trap of “bothsiderism”. Matt Levine, another writer held in high regard in this community, is very similar in this regard. There is also a book expanding on the article.

malkia 8y ago
This is the first time I'm reading (and "hearing") the phrase "bothsiderism" :) I love it! Definitely bothsidering to use it from now on!
- killjoywashere 8y ago
  bothsiderism is essentially the outcome of what is in my mind the most infamous vendor lock-in move of all: the FCC's equal time rule. By requiring broadcasters give equal time to both sides, the ruling American parties (Democrat and Republican) effectively granted themselves a duopolony on mass media in the US and excluded all competing views. This is also the kernel of truth at the origin of the highly manipulable term "mainstream media".
  - hobofan 8y ago
    What you describe doesn't sound like "bothsiderism", just a two-party system. I don't see how the equal-time rule would be connected to bothsiderism. As I understand it "bothsiderism" is the practice of not taking a stance for either side of an argument and saying "both sides have valid arguments"/"both sides are equaly wrong", and in the process ignoring that one side is much more right/wrong than the other. > I think there's blame on both sides, you look at, you look at both sides, I think there's blame on both side, and I have no doubt about it, and you don't have any doubt about it either. - Donald Trump after violence at the Charlottesville rally
  - eyeinthepyramid 8y ago
    I'm just reading the wiki, but it sounds like the equal time rule applies to any candidate who wants to buy air time, not just a major party one. Am I misreading it? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-time_rule https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-time_rule

malkia 8y ago

This is the first time I'm reading (and "hearing") the phrase "bothsiderism" :) I love it! Definitely bothsidering to use it from now on!

killjoywashere 8y ago
bothsiderism is essentially the outcome of what is in my mind the most infamous vendor lock-in move of all: the FCC's equal time rule. By requiring broadcasters give equal time to both sides, the ruling American parties (Democrat and Republican) effectively granted themselves a duopolony on mass media in the US and excluded all competing views. This is also the kernel of truth at the origin of the highly manipulable term "mainstream media".
- hobofan 8y ago
  What you describe doesn't sound like "bothsiderism", just a two-party system. I don't see how the equal-time rule would be connected to bothsiderism. As I understand it "bothsiderism" is the practice of not taking a stance for either side of an argument and saying "both sides have valid arguments"/"both sides are equaly wrong", and in the process ignoring that one side is much more right/wrong than the other. > I think there's blame on both sides, you look at, you look at both sides, I think there's blame on both side, and I have no doubt about it, and you don't have any doubt about it either. - Donald Trump after violence at the Charlottesville rally
- eyeinthepyramid 8y ago
  I'm just reading the wiki, but it sounds like the equal time rule applies to any candidate who wants to buy air time, not just a major party one. Am I misreading it? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-time_rule https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-time_rule