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The format of an HN comment imposes some pretty serious constraints on communicating technical nuance and detail.
> Beware that for every Skinner, there may a Chomsky around the corner to give his views a run for his money.
Sure. Science is not a magic bullet. It can steer you astray. But in the long run it works better than any available alternative methodology.
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The format of an HN comment imposes some pretty serious constraints on communicating technical nuance and detail.
> Beware that for every Skinner, there may a Chomsky around the corner to give his views a run for his money.
Sure. Science is not a magic bullet. It can steer you astray. But in the long run it works better than any available alternative methodology.