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I've read that Chomsky can be pretty nasty to his debate opponents, but he's amazingly congenial in this video. It really makes me wish I could spend hours and
by CoastalCoder 3y ago
I've read that Chomsky can be pretty nasty to his debate opponents, but he's amazingly congenial in this video. It really makes me wish I could spend hours and hours chatting with him.
I've run across a handful of philosophers: Chomsky, Peter Kreeft, etc. who can stay really chill during a debate. It's seems like a superpower for keeping discussions productive.
- throw__away7391 3y agoHe's very dismissive and disrespectful to anyone who isn't fawning over him. If you interview him and interlace praise and admiration for him, yes he's gonna be congenial.
- pydry 3y agoDismissive and disrespectful to people who are dismissive and disrespectful of him... what a monster.
- rfrey 3y agoNot being a sycophant is not the same as being dismissive and disrespectful.
- throw__away7391 3y agoHave you watched any of these debates? In all that I have seen him participate in the other party was gracious and patient, assuming good faith even when there was little evidence of such, generally far more polite than I could manage.
- pydry 3y agoI havent seen any debates where he wasnt equally polite. I'm familiar with tone policing as a concept though, and Im not surprised it has been applied to Chomsky.
- 6stringronin 3y agoHis debate opponents seem to be pretty nasty with him and come out the gate swinging. Why blame him for doing the same?