OK, I need to have a thread about centrism coz I am being accused of it again in terms of doing 'both sides' stuff. I've said before why I don't think centrism (in the sense of taking a middle position on everything rather than finding your views somewhere near the middle) works.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
How can you argue for an evidence based epistemology and at the same time argue for non-discrimination?
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Replying to @DNshur
By arguing for not discriminating by gender, race and sexuality specifically. It's fine to discriminate against people based on evidence that they are, eg not qualified for a certain job. Their gender, race or sexuality won't tell you that.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
It will under certain circumstances, if the evidence is there- you can't prejudge it. I am not arguing for discrimination, only that your starting point is false and could be used against you.
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Replying to @DNshur
How is it false? I'm clearly not asking for people never to discriminate on the grounds of evidence.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Not only is it disingenuous, it is dangerous and could be used by politically inclined people for whatever reasons they might deem 'right'.
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