Talking about mathematics, qua fictions, cant possibly have less motivation than talking about fictions qua fictions.
People talk as if 2+2 does really equal 4, not just that its useful to pretend that it’s true.
People also tend to regard their own tribal myths as really true, as well.
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Talking about mathematics, qua fictions, cant possibly have less motivation than talking about fictions qua fictions.
People also tend to regard their own tribal myths as really true, as well.