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Well, whether it's subjective name-calling depends on whether you substantiate it in some way. If it's a contradiction in terms, then name-calling is not the issue. And if it isn't, it might be possible to defend it.

I think there's some ambiguity in the idea that something people repeat is actually a "widely held viewpoint".

Saying it's bizarre seems to me to be standard shorthand for "if you really think about the implications, which people usually don't".

So-called "ideas" or "viewpoints" are more fit in an evolutionary sense the less people think about them while transmitting them.



> Saying it's bizarre seems to me to be standard shorthand for "if you really think about the implications, which people usually don't".

Catching up here (original commenter). Your take is spot on as to what I meant. (Probably my fault for being unclear)




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