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Why is it that as soon as cancer comes up as a topic, people stop exchanging arguments and start selling books instead, where normally they would be paraphrasin
by hengheng 6y ago
Why is it that as soon as cancer comes up as a topic, people stop exchanging arguments and start selling books instead, where normally they would be paraphrasing and occasionally referencing something.
- wonder_er 6y agoI left a longer answer to a similar question here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24260568 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24260568 A book is nothing but a long, detailed, carefully-researched argument. Or, at least the book I'm recommending is that. If there are words I can say to convince you to read the book, please tell me them. I'm literally paying people to read the book.[0] I would love suggestions on how to improve the average discourse on the topic. What would you suggest? Could you read through the linked thread, tell me if there's anything there that I should bring over here? [0]: https://josh.works/mike-clayville-can-have-a-huge-impact-on-cancer https://josh.works/mike-clayville-can-have-a-huge-impact-on-...
- hengheng 6y agoNot buying from you, not helping you sell for free. Idk what brought you on your mission, but your pitches interrupt discussions.