It’s reasonable to play with the expected meanings—but playing with the expected meanings in this case seems inconsistent with applying the label “Rationality Quote.”
The quote is isomorphic to “Don’t eat poisonous things—and some things are poisonous.” That quote won’t get upvotes if posted as a Rationality Quote—why should its equivalent?
The quote is isomorphic to “Don’t eat poisonous things—and some things are poisonous.” That quote won’t get upvotes if posted as a Rationality Quote—why should its equivalent?
I don’t see the equivalence.
But remember, I’m not defending the quote as a Rationality Quote. I’m only defending the quote against the charge of inappropriate word choice.
It’s reasonable to play with the expected meanings—but playing with the expected meanings in this case seems inconsistent with applying the label “Rationality Quote.”
The quote is isomorphic to “Don’t eat poisonous things—and some things are poisonous.” That quote won’t get upvotes if posted as a Rationality Quote—why should its equivalent?
I don’t see the equivalence.
But remember, I’m not defending the quote as a Rationality Quote. I’m only defending the quote against the charge of inappropriate word choice.