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Just to be clear: amathia is referring to both kinds of stupidity yes?

Sorry, cant read greek. Im aware of this, which is kind of the opposite vibe

Ignorance can be treated with instruction/information. That isn’t the problem with stupidity.

…only an act of liberation, not instruction, can overcome stupidity. Here we must come to terms with the fact that in most cases a genuine internal liberation becomes possible only when external liberation has preceded it. Until then we must abandon all attempts to convince the stupid person.

You misspelled ‘gargling exercise’

I feel like there is a spectrum between this and picking the CEOs son.

I don’t know enough about memes to figure out if this is broccoli or not.

Two devices? More engagement! Bonus time!

There is always a relevant xkcd

Going to call you on the basketball team comparison: They have a simple metric for if they are good (winning). You are right about the rest of it though.

I found going down stairs wearing bifocals lethal.
I mean, Im still alive but it was very scary.

Some artists have been doing something similar. Its quite an experience inside that room.

Maybe when we say far left or right we really mean authoritarian? Either way democracy seems to be on the back foot rn.

TIL phatic. nice!

Repost but still relevant:

Exactly.
Its not even for the greater good: Ask for an example of chat control type laws leading to convictions and the only answer you will get is ”we cant discuss individual cases due to privacy / prejudice for a court case"

I would argue that universal healthcare, trans rights and taxing billionaires are not far left, but Im not American.

Lets see if that stops the rollout:

That was a comprehensive answer. Thanks!

Relevant xkcd

Whats with the þ?
edit: I’m guessing its to throw a spanner in the works.