> Since what would count as evidence? Asimov writing about his intent > But don't they say, only bad writers explain themselves? ...No? If someone says that,

> Since what would count as evidence? Asimov writing about his intent > But don't they say, only bad writers explain themselves? ...No? If someone says that, why do you believe them? That frankly sounds like a pretty stupid and lazy claim about the world. One of the most interesting parts of, for example, Tolkien analysis is his abundant notes and letters working out his intent and meaning.