I guess that's our point of disagreement. Does explain mean: Actually Explain vs. Could in theory be explained. What do you think?
Ah, I took what she said to mean kids asking why is the same as being reductionist.
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But we can ask and indeed answer why questions without doing quantum mechanics IMHO.
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Yep, I don't think reductionism requires that all questions must be reduced down to the lowest level (I don't even think that's possible, there may not be a lowest level), just that it's possible to keep going down until you find the appropriate level for the question.
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Interesting and inclusive definition. That would make more people reductionists than I think most people think.
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Yea, I suppose it's better to classify me as a practical reductionist.
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I don't identify with "reductionist" at all. Just to be clear. Although I'm aware you can create a definition that might include me, I don't think that's the standard one.

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That's fair to say. I think hardline reductionists have given the name some unfortunate baggage. We need to take it back!
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Good luck to you!

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This literally just popped up in my TL.
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