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    Steven Pinker‏Verified account @sapinker Feb 21

    An “intellectually exhilarating book” Review of Enlightenment Now in Reason magazine.https://reason.com/archives/2018/02/21/defending-the-enlightenment …

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      2. Richard Savage‏ @Richardy3674477 Feb 21
        Replying to @sapinker

        Why has it taken so long to recount the virtues embodied by the era of the Enlightenment. Turning away from those virtues is a serious mistake, regarding the future of what is to come during decades of what remains of Century XXI. Thanks Dr. Spinker.

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      3. Richard Savage‏ @Richardy3674477 Feb 21
        Replying to @Richardy3674477 @sapinker

        I meant "Dr. Pinker".

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      1. Crispin Sartwell‏ @CrispinSartwell Feb 21
        Replying to @sapinker

        If you ever want to debate a genuine counter-enlightenment person, flirting with Kierkegaardian irrationalism or romanticism, &c, on the limits of science, the elitism and self-congratulatory self-delusion at the heart of some of these values: Tweet me, bro.

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      1. Charlie Veitch‏ @CharlieVeitch Feb 21
        Replying to @sapinker

        You were fantastic on Joe Rogan's show. First read The Blank Slate many moons ago and it gave me the necessary FACTS to deal with people's feelings

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      2. Ghost Monster Palmer‏ @gm_palmer Feb 21
        Replying to @sapinker @kate_sills

        1: One-tribalism (or anti-tribalism?) isn't a product of the Enlightenment. 2: Reason is powerful but can't do everything. The Enlightenment says it can, which is the problem. Q: How do we use reason AND ____ to improve & connect peoples (& what is ___ )?

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      3. Kate Sills‏ @kate_sills Feb 21
        Replying to @gm_palmer @sapinker

        I don't think the Enlightenment says #2. It says reason is necessary ("magical" thinking will lead you astray), but that's different than saying it's sufficient. Obviously morality is needed as well.

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      4. Ghost Monster Palmer‏ @gm_palmer Feb 21
        Replying to @kate_sills @sapinker

        I certainly agree but I don't know how *obvious* it is given the generic "science can do everything" argument (not that you nor Pinker makes that). That is, folks sounding like poor Rosseau / Descartes clones.

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      2. ZeitVox‏ @ZeitVox Feb 21
        Replying to @sapinker

        Joining the likes of Harris and Dawkins, yet another embarrassing book where someone stumbles into philosophy & history unaware and unprepared.http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2018/02/20/4806696.htm …

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      3. Sean Jason Webb‏ @SeanJasonWebb Feb 21
        Replying to @ZeitVox @sapinker

        That’s good company.

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      1. Tom Sparks‏ @sandgrey Feb 23
        Replying to @sapinker @jasonrileywsj

        Very good. Thanks for posting. I read a lot less REASON in the post-VP days. The thinly-veiled gratuitous dig at Trump in this piece is a reminder why. Bailey lost credibility w me when he became a Warmist. What do I know tho? MIT Class of 1980.

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      1. Will‏ @Will43310663 Feb 22
        Replying to @sapinker

        New 2nd amendment We the people create a new law. 1. Handgun legal 2. Shotgun legal 3. Rifle/hunting legal 4. Antiques legal 5. Assault illegal

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      1. July  ❤️Ardent Catlover ⚡️‏ @ZhangJuly Feb 21
        Replying to @sapinker

        I agree with this so much(minus money part because money makes people happy only to a degree and it’s important to point out). Especially the dematerialization of the new generations. I seriously didn’t see it that way before. Now I do feel more optimistic.

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      1. Alison Walker‏ @TheAllyWalker Feb 21
        Replying to @sapinker @JasonSilva

        #humanism <3 "the goal of maximizing #humanflourishing—#life, #health, #happiness, #freedom, }knowledge, #love, #richness of #experience." #notDogmas of various theistic moralities #seductive #Romantic #heroism #embodiment #beyondreporting @TheKenWilberpic.twitter.com/PbeenRSEe2

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      1. Identity Politics for All‏ @JayMillerCA Feb 21
        Replying to @sapinker

        "Tribalism" was made a dirty word by those who want us to be loyal to some set of words they dream up. But isn't living and dying for Wordism truly silly? - #MAGA #AltRight #WhiteLivesMatter #WhiteGenocide #trump #DonaldTrump #NRA #BillyGraham #Bronze #FoxNews #Tucker #RHOBHpic.twitter.com/QqauWWeHVi

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      1. Lawrence Ripsher‏ @lripsher Feb 21
        Replying to @sapinker @Montreal_IA

        Loved "Better Angels" and your interview with Ezra ... such an important book in today's climate. Looking forward to reading this next.

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      1. Donald Anderson‏ @DA_Anderson Feb 21
        Replying to @sapinker

        And ordered. How did I miss that launching. Up the enlightenment.

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