Re:Daniel Dennett (1942-2024)
by mistermann on Tuesday April 23, 2024 @09:27PM
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> Like what?
- explicitly revealing that your hypotheses stated in the form of facts are actually hypotheses
- wondering if your hypotheses are true
> But symbols are the only tools available here, so I have no choice but to use them despite their limitations.
There is more than one way to use symbols. For example, one can use them in a deceptive, misinformative manner, or one can use them in the opposite way.
> I've already smacked you down once for failing to do your homework. Please don't make me do it again, I really take no joy in it.
I offered you a challenge explicitly above, I recommend you take me up on it.
Like what?
> you seem smart enough
Thank you.
> Presumably you can see the vast complexity that underlies these symbols
Yep. But symbols are the only tools available here, so I have no choice but to use them despite their limitations.
> Maybe that's the thing though: if one puts little effort in, discerning reality is easy
I think you underestimate the effort I've put in. I've already smacked you down once for failing to do your homework. Please don't make me do it again, I really take no joy in it.