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Use-mention distinction is lost on a lot of people. It's a useful test for whether someone is reacting to a word (e.g. "damn") out of pure emotion and condition
by throw10920 2mo ago
Use-mention distinction is lost on a lot of people. It's a useful test for whether someone is reacting to a word (e.g. "damn") out of pure emotion and conditioning, or whether they're acting rationally.
- buellerbueller 2mo agoNever heard the name of that concept before (though obviously am aware of it). Thanks for enlightening me today!
- throw10920 2mo agoYou're welcome! There's nothing quite like finding the phrase that labels a concept you've been aware of for a long time.