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> Feels rather contradictory to say that a skill that's well paid isn't admired, given how many people who go into medicine or law for the pay. High-end prosti
by badpun 7y ago
> Feels rather contradictory to say that a skill that's well paid isn't admired, given how many people who go into medicine or law for the pay.
High-end prostitutes make great money and no one admires their skills. People go into medicine (or prostitution for that matter) for the money, not to have an admirable skill.
- pjc50 7y agoSo what does count as an admirable skill? Football and music? Whose admiration counts, and how do we count it?
- motohagiography 7y agoPrecision, magnanimity, equanimity, honesty, competence, loyalty, charity, etc. If you don't think these are skills, see what happens when we don't practice them. :) I really don't think it needs unpacking because everyone else on the thread seems to understand. However, using the pretext of a misinterpretation to legitimize a critical view is a good example of a political dynamic. "It's unclear, clarify it to me and I'll signal understanding when it aligns with my view," is a way of patronizing the topic and isn't an honest inquiry. The form of the question positions the questioner as a performative gatekeeper instead of an inquirer. I think the kids call it "sealioning," these days.
- badpun 7y agoHonestly, I think we admire people for their character, not skills.