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card_zerotoday at 9:58 AM2 repliesview on HN

For critical thought. This overlaps with negativity, because criticism is disagreeable.


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phlakatontoday at 1:30 PM

Mostly when presented disagreeably. You might reflect upon that.

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Eisensteintoday at 1:55 PM

Critical thought is not about negativity, it is about evaluation. You take a statement and evaluate it based on its merits using an epistemic system which prioritizes consistently, evidence, and logical coherence.

Saying it is disagreeable is like saying that honestly is disagreeable. Sure, it can be, but it is not an inherent feature, and a lot depends on how it is delivered.

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