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Reject the claim that your anecdotes are not evidence
posted 1 year ago by a_rodent on scored.co (+0 / -0 / +42Score on mirror )
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A common argument I see used to shut people down who talk about their experiences is that their statements are simply anecdotal, not backed up by studies or statistics and should therefore be ignored.

In the modern day, studies and statistics are easily falsified, the scientific community which was once occupied by good people has been hijacked by others acting in bad faith to trick you into thinking there is logical backing to their reasoning when actually there is not.

Do not allow others to persuade you that you should ignore what is right before your eyes.
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a_rodent on scored.co
1 year ago 6 points (+0 / -0 / +6Score on mirror ) 1 child
Yes, trust your gut in who you believe, do not be persuaded by those who claim that your reasoning is flawed by "fallacies" such as ad hominem. For example, it is healthy to choose to trust the opinions of the members of your church rather than the opposite preachings of a degenerate homeless man.
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Hoobeejoo on scored.co
1 year ago 1 point (+0 / -0 / +1Score on mirror )
I believe what my ancestors say about jews instead of believing what jews say about my ancestors.
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