Strong_Wheel
Strong_Wheel t1_j5lqttd wrote
Reply to comment by Leemour in Argument for a more narrow understanding of the Paradox of Tolerance by doubtstack
As is often the case in an a point of view to be propagated facts and figures are ignored. Emotion and exaggeration are employed as a cheap and ready fix. Intolerance of opinion contrary to one’s own and weaponising outrage is both dangerous and also hilariously funny.
Strong_Wheel t1_j5kyuzq wrote
Tolerating other peoples silly opinions does not lead to a Fascist Dictatorship. This is a straw man argument.
Strong_Wheel t1_j46jbcj wrote
Reply to Life can’t be reduced to a rulebook. But committing to certain moral principles can help us navigate life better. by IAI_Admin
Interesting. I suspect everyone has different moral principles unless they claim to strictly follow a religion. Also one’s principles change with time.
Strong_Wheel t1_j3lp1zg wrote
Reply to Anna Alexandrova, a philosopher of science at Cambridge, argues that a “science of happiness” is possible but requires a new approach. Measures such as “life satisfaction” or “positive emotions” can be studied rigorously. An underlying variable of “happiness” cannot. by Ma3Ke4Li3
No shit, Sherlock.
Strong_Wheel t1_ix53svo wrote
Reply to Completely hooked by the writing style and research into "the Five" by Hallie Rubenhold. "There are two version of the events of 1887. One is very well known, the other is not." The five are the victims of Jack the Ripper and had always been labelled prostitutes, but they were not. by LJRGUserName
But prostitution was often a part time activety for extra money.
Strong_Wheel t1_ix3b1zv wrote
I though modern slavery was a crime? Silly me, silly me.
Strong_Wheel t1_itpg0gu wrote
Reply to Dorian Gray by JackMcBryde
Hmm. I read it as a teenager. It was very impressive to me then.
Strong_Wheel t1_je1ghmk wrote
Reply to London book shop recommendations? by 3rd-eye-blind
Vast Waterstones in Piccadilly. Vast, many floors. Walk through ground floor to pubs in back street. Bar upstairs, cafe in basement. A jewel.