Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The most difficult thing...

I have found that it is almost impossible to have a discussion outside of academia where there is a null hypothesis. I find that counter opinions are always positive, as it allows one to have a more focused argument. The people who say "you should be more openminded" often use that statement as a cudgel to end the test of the strength of convictions.

Consensus is not assessment.

Whether I speak in Japanese, English or Chinese, the fundamental flaw in conprehension is that people strive for the safe answer, and not the competent answer. It's almost maddening.

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