Re:Starlink satellites hindering detection of near-Earth ast...
by schiffern on Friday January 21, 2022 @04:36PM
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Linguistically it's an awkward case. Currently, "debunked" (see also: "busted") is just the latest version of the phrase "scientists say X." The literal semantics and how it's actually used in practice are polar opposites. But "re-bunked" still sound like false information.
Right now the words are mainly used as a cheap way to sound like Carl Sagan or Mythbusters without any of the deep knowledge and research.
"De-debunked" IMO gets the message across, but also highlights the absurdity.
Right now the words are mainly used as a cheap way to sound like Carl Sagan or Mythbusters without any of the deep knowledge and research.
"De-debunked" IMO gets the message across, but also highlights the absurdity.