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Not all physicians are good philosophers, physicists, or psychologists. In this example, we have an opinion piece outside of one’s area of expertise, nothing mo
by sbussard 6y ago
Not all physicians are good philosophers, physicists, or psychologists. In this example, we have an opinion piece outside of one’s area of expertise, nothing more. I, on equal grounding, assert that the author is wrong. The burden of proof remains with the author. If we use our rational side to discuss such matters, let’s avoid these subjective and rhetorical appeals, and resume the conversations others began long ago. There is nothing new under the sun.
- lldbg 6y agoBeautiful. I would go somewhat farther, in the information age, credentials are always an appeal to authority. Why should I, across the world and as distanced from the institutions that confer titles as anyone could possibly be, care as to the qualifications of the author? We are constantly attacked by opinions disguised as products of reason. To protect our intellectual integrity, I propose that prefixes to a name should raise doubt in us, instead of belief.
- unbalancedevh 6y ago> I, on equal grounding, assert that the author is wrong. The burden of proof remains with the author. The author, at least, gave relevant analogies from his area of expertise. I don't see any evidence to back up your assertion, or even what you think he's wrong about. > ...resume the conversations others began long ago. That's what the author is doing. > There is nothing new under the sun. Strange comment to make on HN. The author's exhortation to "to change the world and make it a better place" seems like it should fit right in to the mindset of those who frequent this site.