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Interesting take here: "Never attribute to malice what can be just as easily attributed to stupidity." I think there is much truth to your sentiment. My only q
by websitescenes 12y ago
Interesting take here: "Never attribute to malice what can be just as easily attributed to stupidity."
I think there is much truth to your sentiment. My only qualm would be applying it universally. I am sure there is malice in the world that is masked as stupidity.
- valarauca1 12y agoTo apply something universally is idiotic and short sighed at best. No philosophy applies everywhere, and in every case. Only though understanding the events around you can you formulate a correct assessment. This grew out of Enlightenment thinking in the 18th century. And its why our modern courts have such foundation on understanding the circumstances, evidence, etc. Also why we have "degrees" of murder.
- websitescenes 12y agoI agree that acts attributed to malice, often, are merely manifestations of ignorance. The use of "anti hackers" in this article may in fact be one of these manifestations but I am hesitant to say "Never attribute to malice what can be just as easily attributed to stupidity." as you had initially suggested. It's just the word "never" that does not sit well with me. Your most recent comment seems to share this position, so it appears we agree.
- valarauca1 12y agoWe do. I was just using a quote to express my opinion on the matter.