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Re:Six Signs of Scientism (2009) [pdf] by keiferski on Sunday May 10, 2020 @01:29PM (#23134347)
You're grasping at an interesting point, one that (paraphrased) is similar to fundamental teachings in Zen Buddhism. But you've gone about it in an unnecessarily hostile way, hence the downvotes.
Re:Six Signs of Scientism (2009) [pdf] by zkmon on Sunday May 10, 2020 @01:33PM (#23134378)
yes, I didn't want to sweeten or soften the message just for the sake of avoiding the down votes. I didn't see any excessive hostility than what needed for conveying my message.
Re:Six Signs of Scientism (2009) [pdf] by keiferski on Sunday May 10, 2020 @01:34PM (#23134384)
> unnecessary childish

Remove that and you'll get a better reception.

Re:Six Signs of Scientism (2009) [pdf] by zkmon on Sunday May 10, 2020 @02:05PM (#23134638)
Done. Thanks for the hint; it improves!