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Re:Sex redefined: the idea of two sexes is simplistic by pornel on Thursday February 19, 2015 @02:29PM (#9076340)
Yes, we should, because getting it wrong can ruin lives and even cause deaths.
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Re:Sex redefined: the idea of two sexes is simplistic by Kalium on Thursday February 19, 2015 @02:37PM (#9076405)
When an approximation is confused for reality and policy formed, yes, the consequences can be very ugly. This must be avoided.

Does this mean approximations should not be used, or does it mean that one should be aware that the map is not the territory?

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