Interesting. Is there a pejorative connotation to being cynical that rationalists know of? Does that just mean they’re really critical? Does it mean I’m hyper-critical?! I may be.
It’s definitely true that the wine world is swamped with people that excessively favor tradition. It can impede progress or any kind of logical discourse at times.
Interesting. Is there a pejorative connotation to being cynical that rationalists know of? Does that just mean they’re really critical? Does it mean I’m hyper-critical?! I may be.
It’s definitely true that the wine world is swamped with people that excessively favor tradition. It can impede progress or any kind of logical discourse at times.
I think Eliezer’s take on cynicism is spot on.
Voted up. Tradition is annoying.