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DanArmak comments on Fiction Considered Harmful - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: DanArmak 09 October 2015 05:56:02PM 2 points [-]

In other words, fiction shapes culture, which is a lot of power. Very popular fiction like e.g. Star Wars or Harry Potter has significantly influenced history, even if we're not sure in what direction. Not to mention religious fiction like Pilgrim's Progress.