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The logical fallacies with many modern examples of "cancelling" have already been pointed out far and wide. Not every bit of writing needs to be a statistical a
by calmlynarczyk 6y ago
The logical fallacies with many modern examples of "cancelling" have already been pointed out far and wide. Not every bit of writing needs to be a statistical analysis (and considering the value of quantitative data is overrated, I'm inclined to agree that a well-written passioned analysis is just as welcome).
Also, lol at the very same circular reasoning the above mentioned whereby agreeing with his ideas is wrong because the people his ideas attract are already wrong.
- watwut 6y agoFunny thing, I did not said whether he is wrong or right. I said what literally all his articles are, regardless of whether he is wrong or right. The only one that I think he really really should not write was one about civility and discourse. And I am not asking for statistical analysis either. All I am saying is he resonates with those who agree with him, because his whole thing is insulting common ennemy while being funny.
- throwaway894345 6y ago> All I am saying is he resonates with those who agree with him, because his whole thing is insulting common ennemy while being funny. I think this is a fair point. I’ve noticed this myself as someone who agrees with him. He’s clearly a talented writer; I wish he would wed that talent with reasoned critique instead of being a mere cathartic voice. The primacy of catharsis is a distinguishing feature of cancel culture and moderates getting their own cathartic voices risks creating a moderate counter-mob. Moderates’ strength is reason and tolerance and we should stick with those virtues even if it demands emotional strength and moral courage.