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You're making up a bunch of stuff, from the premise about some specific psychologies, to things about the GP, to assumptions about 'Hollywood' and what is the "

by mmooss 2y ago

You're making up a bunch of stuff, from the premise about some specific psychologies, to things about the GP, to assumptions about 'Hollywood' and what is the "reality of the world" (it's well-worn sophistry to depict the other person's version as fantasy and your own as reality), to your conclusions. There's no basis for it. It looks to me, without basis, like the current attempt to spread the fetishization of voilence and war by the same propaganda leaders have used for eternity. > It's no different to Marvel or Harry Potter movies. Indeed.

closewith 2y ago
The GP swung that combat clip like a moral sledgehammer, assuming its rawness would jolt everyone alike. Those who’ve lived such scenes in person rarely feel that shock, so the argument’s force evaporates. You don’t get to pick reality — you only choose whether to look away.
- mmooss 2y ago
  > Those who’ve lived such scenes in person rarely feel that shock What is that based on? > You don’t get to pick reality But there is the major question of, 'what is reality'. Again you try the sophistry of assuming your claim is reality and others are fantasy. That's a fantasy in your head.
  - closewith 2y ago
    > What is that based on? Personal experience, but desensitisation and psychological callousing are completely uncontroversial. > But there is the major question of, 'what is reality'. Again you try the sophistry of assuming your claim is reality and others are fantasy. That's a fantasy in your head. I guess you don't see the irony in your comment.
    - mmooss 2y ago
      > Personal experience That is certainly not a basis for drawing conclusions about humanity. Also (maybe think to yourself - not really appropriate for HN, and much too personal to ask for a response): have you actually experienced killing someone or nearly being killed, or are you speculating on your response based on your response to online videos?

by mmooss 2y ago

closewith 2y ago

The GP swung that combat clip like a moral sledgehammer, assuming its rawness would jolt everyone alike. Those who’ve lived such scenes in person rarely feel that shock, so the argument’s force evaporates. You don’t get to pick reality — you only choose whether to look away.

mmooss 2y ago
> Those who’ve lived such scenes in person rarely feel that shock What is that based on? > You don’t get to pick reality But there is the major question of, 'what is reality'. Again you try the sophistry of assuming your claim is reality and others are fantasy. That's a fantasy in your head.
- closewith 2y ago
  > What is that based on? Personal experience, but desensitisation and psychological callousing are completely uncontroversial. > But there is the major question of, 'what is reality'. Again you try the sophistry of assuming your claim is reality and others are fantasy. That's a fantasy in your head. I guess you don't see the irony in your comment.
  - mmooss 2y ago
    > Personal experience That is certainly not a basis for drawing conclusions about humanity. Also (maybe think to yourself - not really appropriate for HN, and much too personal to ask for a response): have you actually experienced killing someone or nearly being killed, or are you speculating on your response based on your response to online videos?