Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
HPluckrose's profile
Helen Pluckrose
Helen Pluckrose
Helen Pluckrose
@HPluckrose

Tweets

Helen Pluckrose

@HPluckrose

Editor @AreoMagazine Secular, liberal humanist. Mother. Doglover. Writing book about epistemology & ethics on the academic left Helen.pluckrose@areomagazine.com

London.
areomagazine.com/author/hpluckr…
Joined August 2011

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose Jan 22

    Helen Pluckrose Retweeted Michael A. Lowry

    Social consequences, yes. Those are fine. In the same way that people have the right to be unsociable, other people have the right not to like them. This happened to me. 1/2https://twitter.com/mlowry/status/955575758767968256 …

    Helen Pluckrose added,

    Michael A. Lowry @mlowry
    Replying to @HPluckrose
    But of course behaving in a way those in one’s environment consider inappropriate usually has social consequences, and these just go with the territory. People disagree about what’s acceptable; there is no way to please everyone; life is compromise.
    3:01 PM - 22 Jan 2018
    • 12 Likes
    • The Grey Girl @THE1STP🌞WER/Kris Ian Foote Ahnaf Kalam antihero_kate I Love Imagining My Shock 👻 Spooky Smudge 🎃 🥄🦓🎃(っ◔◡◔)っ ᔕρ𝓸ỖƤⓎ 𝔍𝔞𝔡𝔢 🎃🦓🥄
    2 replies 0 retweets 12 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose Jan 22

        I was considered to be behaving rudely because I walked my dogs after the school drop off but didn't walk with other mums. There was an intervention and I was informed by a small group of them that my avoidance of them was regarded as unsociable.

        7 replies 0 retweets 6 likes
        Show this thread
      3. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose Jan 22

        I confirmed that I was indeed unsociable and that I treasured my morning walks for being my 'me time' when I was able to play music and think my own thoughts and not have to answer to anyone as I did for the rest of the day.

        4 replies 0 retweets 15 likes
        Show this thread
      4. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose Jan 22

        Now none of them talk to me but as this was what I wanted in the first place and attempted to bring about by walking in a different direction so they couldn't talk to me, this is an absolutely acceptable social consequence.

        1 reply 0 retweets 8 likes
        Show this thread
      5. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose Jan 22

        I'd actually be quite happy to have a chat at other times but no-one is having my morning dog walk. That is my time to exercise and get my thoughts in order and prepare for the day. You can't have it. Deal with it,

        3 replies 0 retweets 12 likes
        Show this thread
      6. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Michael A. Lowry‏ @mlowry Jan 22
        Replying to @HPluckrose

        To be clear, I’m talking about social consequences stemming from others’ free choices (such as gossip, shaming, & social exclusion) — not actual rights violations.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Prez Cannady‏ @prezcannady Jan 22
        Replying to @mlowry @HPluckrose

        All the more reason to see gossip, shaming, and exclusion spiral into inconsequence.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Michael A. Lowry‏ @mlowry Jan 22
        Replying to @prezcannady @HPluckrose

        Not caring at all about social pressure is called sociopathy. Obviously if you’re the only reasonable person in your village, this doesn’t make you a sociopath. Most people find a way to adapt to meet their social needs.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. Prez Cannady‏ @prezcannady Jan 22
        Replying to @mlowry @HPluckrose

        1. There is a lot more to ASD than mere lack of receptiveness to social pressure. 2. Still unclear as to what good is served by exploiting psychology as a measure of control. To what end? Compared to what alternatives?

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      6. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose Jan 22
        Replying to @prezcannady @mlowry

        As usual, I have no idea what you mean.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      7. Prez Cannady‏ @prezcannady Jan 22
        Replying to @HPluckrose @mlowry

        Simply noting that the power of defamation, shame and shunning to impact people's day to day lives has diminished over time (at least in wealthier societies), that such a trend is a good thing, and folks should actively aid its course.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      8. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose Jan 22
        Replying to @prezcannady @mlowry

        Really?!

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      9. Prez Cannady‏ @prezcannady Jan 22
        Replying to @HPluckrose @mlowry

        In wealthier societies today? Compared to say even as recently as the lynch craze in the United States during the late 19th, early 20th century? Yes. Things have gotten better, which leaves me optimistic they can improve even more.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      10. End of conversation

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info