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Cognitive scientist at Harvard.

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pinker.wjh.harvard.edu
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    Steven Pinker‏Verified account @sapinker Jun 23

    Steven Pinker Retweeted Michael Shermer

    I often disagreed with, but always respected, fellow Montrealer Charles Krauthammer.https://twitter.com/michaelshermer/status/1009943489616887808 …

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    Michael ShermerVerified account @michaelshermer
    Charles Krauthammer 1950-2018 RIP. A model of rational discourse & reasoned argument issue by issue—instead of toeing the party line on all issues—which made him worth reading. We should all aspire to rise above our emotions to his heights of reason. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/opinion/charles-krauthammer-example-conservative.html …
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      1. Tafkak‏ @tafkak Jun 23
        Replying to @sapinker

        https://www.theonion.com/charles-krauthammer-has-ashes-spread-over-prosperous-l-1827058036 …

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      1. Michael Myers but he's kissing Putin‏ @jjoshyloves Jun 23
        Replying to @sapinker

        Are you kidding me?? Is proudly pushing for the invasion of Iraq enlightenment? Is this article he wrote enlightenment? You have no ideology or principles so anybody with a tie will cut it for you, huh?pic.twitter.com/guxT11Phw1

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      1. Bubba Shagnasty‏ @dissidentrocks Jun 23
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        I guess this is a dissenting perspective but I dont respect anybody, regardless of their bona fides, who work for a propagandist organization.

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      2. Larry David-Bowie‏ @iaminsidetheegg Jun 23
        Replying to @sapinker

        Honestly, most Canadians have a fact and sense of decency that’s seriously lacking in Americans. I’m not a huge @jordanbpeterson fan, but when he started getting popular I was fairly taken back by how kind he was, even with those he disagreed with. 🙏🏻

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      3. Justin Painful Death 🗡 🗡‏ @crashfrog Jun 23
        Replying to @iaminsidetheegg @sapinker @jordanbpeterson

        Whether your argument is an assault on the humanity of the vulnerable or not is what makes it “decent”, not whether it contains imprecations or bad words. I don’t care if Krauthammer or Peterson are polite while they erode human compassion, it isn’t “kind.”

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      4. Larry David-Bowie‏ @iaminsidetheegg Jun 23
        Replying to @crashfrog @sapinker @jordanbpeterson

        What makes you believe Peterson is eroding compassion?

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      1. Martin Lavin‏ @Real_SF Jun 24
        Replying to @sapinker

        Well said. Respect for opponents seems to be dwindling. Sincere guy. RIP

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      1. Michael Myers but he's kissing Putin‏ @jjoshyloves Jun 23
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        It's just a little parlor game for you isn't it? You disagree with but respect ppl wanting to invade other countries. That's not being hyper rational that's having zero principles or empathy for ppl who are truly harmed

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      1. ქõპყ ძõõძ‏ @realjoeydood Jun 23
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        First I've seen of this on Twittville and done with the respect Charles earned.

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      1. Dr Jay Corwin‏ @Jay_Corwin Jun 23
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        He was brilliant.

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