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Its fair to be skeptical and to use your critical thinking abilities, but I worry that people go "oh, this generally credible source isn't perfectly reliable, I
by c3534l 4y ago
Its fair to be skeptical and to use your critical thinking abilities, but I worry that people go "oh, this generally credible source isn't perfectly reliable, I guess I'll go listening to crackpots and charlatans." Almost as bad is when you become convinced you have the answers, despite not being remotely qualified to speak on the subject. This is how you get flat earthers and 5G conspiracy theorists.
- jrumbut 4y agoI've begun to tune out societal criticism that doesn't come from someone with a better idea, who isn't willing to stand in one place and defend a proposal. The experience of saying how you would do it better and getting it torn to shreds really brings you back down to earth.