Bullshit asymmetry principle
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Bullshit asymmetry principle
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Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
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Re: Bullshit asymmetry principle
I'd reply with a thoughtful post, but it's not worth the effort.Chizzang wrote:I believe I have discovered the new standard by which we function politically
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
Re: Bullshit asymmetry principle
Zero points for not quoting your source.Chizzang wrote:I believe I have discovered the new standard by which we function politically
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
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Re: Bullshit asymmetry principle
There are exceptions to the BAP.
Case in point, a conservative friend just posted a meme on how we're a republic and NOT a democracy.
I replied with: "So we’re not a democracy? Huh. Sure about that?"
His response: "Positive, we are a republic" and then some mumbo jumbo about the pledge of allegiance.
My reply: That's not what I asked. China is also a republic."
Then a friend of his told me I was wrong and linked to an article comparing democracies and republics where it clearly states what a pure democracy is (which we're obviously not) and how the US is a democratic republic (I added constitutionally limited, representative... to throw them a bone.)
It took me far less time to make those FB replies than I've spent here replying to your post, Chizzy....
But that might also support your theory.
Case in point, a conservative friend just posted a meme on how we're a republic and NOT a democracy.
I replied with: "So we’re not a democracy? Huh. Sure about that?"
His response: "Positive, we are a republic" and then some mumbo jumbo about the pledge of allegiance.
My reply: That's not what I asked. China is also a republic."
Then a friend of his told me I was wrong and linked to an article comparing democracies and republics where it clearly states what a pure democracy is (which we're obviously not) and how the US is a democratic republic (I added constitutionally limited, representative... to throw them a bone.)
It took me far less time to make those FB replies than I've spent here replying to your post, Chizzy....
But that might also support your theory.
Re: Bullshit asymmetry principle
kalm wrote:There are exceptions to the BAP.
Case in point, a conservative friend just posted a meme on how we're a republic and NOT a democracy.
I replied with: "So we’re not a democracy? Huh. Sure about that?"
His response: "Positive, we are a republic" and then some mumbo jumbo about the pledge of allegiance.
My reply: That's not what I asked. China is also a republic."
Then a friend of his told me I was wrong and linked to an article comparing democracies and republics where it clearly states what a pure democracy is (which we're obviously not) and how the US is a democratic republic (I added constitutionally limited, representative... to throw them a bone.)
It took me far less time to make those FB replies than I've spent here replying to your post, Chizzy....
But that might also support your theory.
We're both - a Democratic Republic. Your friend is dumb.
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Re: Bullshit asymmetry principle
That was my point but democracy hatred is a new pastime for certain conks.Ibanez wrote:kalm wrote:There are exceptions to the BAP.
Case in point, a conservative friend just posted a meme on how we're a republic and NOT a democracy.
I replied with: "So we’re not a democracy? Huh. Sure about that?"
His response: "Positive, we are a republic" and then some mumbo jumbo about the pledge of allegiance.
My reply: That's not what I asked. China is also a republic."
Then a friend of his told me I was wrong and linked to an article comparing democracies and republics where it clearly states what a pure democracy is (which we're obviously not) and how the US is a democratic republic (I added constitutionally limited, representative... to throw them a bone.)
It took me far less time to make those FB replies than I've spent here replying to your post, Chizzy....
But that might also support your theory.
We're both - a Democratic Republic. Your friend is dumb.
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Re: Bullshit asymmetry principle
And there’s plenty of empirical evidence for it right here on CS.com! Somebody other than JSO should undertake a statistical study of it. Good on ya, Chizzang.Chizzang wrote:I believe I have discovered the new standard by which we function politically
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
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Re: Bullshit asymmetry principle
Seems related to the gish gallop.
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I disagreeChizzang wrote:I believe I have discovered the new standard by which we function politically
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
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Re: Bullshit asymmetry principle
Exhibit A:
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Yup. And use the Chewbacca defense as the kill shot.Skjellyfetti wrote:Seems related to the gish gallop.
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Exactly. The bastardization of my wonderful Intelligent Design threads is one example.Ivytalk wrote:And there’s plenty of empirical evidence for it right here on CS.com! Somebody other than JSO should undertake a statistical study of it. Good on ya, Chizzang.Chizzang wrote:I believe I have discovered the new standard by which we function politically
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
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Here here. I agree wholeheartedly.SeattleGriz wrote:Exactly. The bastardization of my wonderful Intelligent Design threads is one example.Ivytalk wrote: And there’s plenty of empirical evidence for it right here on CS.com! Somebody other than JSO should undertake a statistical study of it. Good on ya, Chizzang.
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You got shit for proof.Silenoz wrote:Exhibit A:
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Talking to yourself is never a good sign.SeattleGriz wrote:Here here. I agree wholeheartedly.SeattleGriz wrote:Exactly. The bastardization of my wonderful Intelligent Design threads is one example.
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Once again, you have it backwards my silly friendSeattleGriz wrote:You got shit for proof.Silenoz wrote:Exhibit A:
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Should have made it more clear I was kidding. Trying to use this thread subject as my model.Silenoz wrote:Once again, you have it backwards my silly friendSeattleGriz wrote:You got shit for proof.
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