Why Be Wrong? - by Judah - Be Wrong
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tldr: somebody has to be + it's kinda sexy
If there's ever a phrase to be wary of, it's "obviously wrong". It will usually be bandied about by the insufficiently Socratically-humbled and laziest of debaters. Often as a cheap put-down and/or argument-ender. A way to say they’re not interested in imagining the possibility of the highly unlikely at the moment. Which is perfectly understandable. I’m told the recommended daily average for impossible beliefs is a lowly 6, and preferably only before breakfast. Not everyone will feel like considering the possibilities of a world without property rights (sorry Karl) or whatever cool thought…
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