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> Categorizing these things together as has been done in recent years makes no sense. I think it not only makes sense, but it was a brilliant strategy, the res
by mistermann 5y ago
> Categorizing these things together as has been done in recent years makes no sense.
I think it not only makes sense, but it was a brilliant strategy, the results of which can be seen on Reddit and even here, if the topic is other than a direct abstract discussion of conspiracy theories that is: it is a powerful subconscious heuristic, it has been very widely deployed, and can be activated when necessary.
- grawprog 5y agoI agree, but stating such things is essentially a conspiracy theory...
- mistermann 5y agoWhich has zero epistemological value, but extremely high persuasive value, which is the point.