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Jandila comments on Politics Discussion Thread January 2013 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Eugine_Nier 02 January 2013 06:54:07PM 6 points [-]

This is true regardless of whether the "things you can't say" are true.

Not quite. The joke is more likely to resonate with the audience if it corresponds to their experience.

Nevertheless, I agree that the joke is no substitute for an argument. It's necessary to get society to the point where it's possible to make the argument without being declared unfit for polite company.

Comment author: [deleted] 02 January 2013 09:05:21PM *  4 points [-]

The joke is more likely to resonate with the audience if it corresponds to their experience.

Or their biases, or their culturally-acquired beliefs...

Comment author: fubarobfusco 02 January 2013 10:14:22PM 0 points [-]

I think you may have quoted the wrong thing here?

Comment author: [deleted] 03 January 2013 03:21:24AM 0 points [-]

Yes. Had that happen over on the other one too. Thanks for pointing it out.

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