Alsadius comments on Our Phyg Is Not Exclusive Enough - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Alsadius 15 April 2012 06:10:52PM 0 points [-]

What, you mean the part where we're discussing a field that's still highly theoretical, with no actual empirical evidence whatsoever, and then determining that it is definitely the biggest threat to humanity imaginable and that anyone who doesn't acknowledge that is a fool?

Comment author: ciphergoth 16 April 2012 09:56:27AM 2 points [-]

and that anyone who doesn't acknowledge that is a fool?

This is one of the classic straw men, adaptable to any purpose.

Comment author: Alsadius 16 April 2012 11:33:52AM 0 points [-]

Mockery is generally rather adaptable, yes.