I see this a lot. 'You're only saying that because you're motivated by this.' Better to assume people are sincere but mistaken & explain why
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Assuming dishonesty wrongly loses an opportunity to change minds. Assuming sincerity wrongly wastes only a little time. Gullibility>cynicism
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Replying to @HPluckrose
In the same way, I would draw a careful distinction between hypocrisy & inconsistency. The first is knowing, the second might not be.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
This might be a semantic quibble but I know I'd respond more positively to being told I'm being inconsistent than being told I'm a hypocrite
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Because I know I'm not a hypocrite. I absolutely think I am being consistent. I also know I have been mistaken about that at times.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
If you'd speak with
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Replying to @njroode @SamHarrisOrg
I keep thinking I disagree with Sam Harris but on reading his rationale, I find I don't. Guns, maybe?
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Replying to @HPluckrose @njroode
What made you bring him up? Do you disagree with him on many issues?
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I find you both very well articulated and thoughtful, which made me wonder about whether your viewpoints would align on all kinds of topics
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