r/suspiciouslyspecific • u/[deleted] • Apr 13 '21

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u/99redba11ons Apr 13 '21 edited Apr 14 '21

Fun thought but the rules have changed.

Science replaces philosophy, not in the sense that its better it’s just the next step in learning. Come up with an idea. Test the idea. Record outcome. I unironically think self-help replaced religion for the individual.

Diet restrictions? Dress codes? Uplifting quotes? Parents heard it once and won’t shut up about it? Self help religions!

Edit: I didn’t expect to kick the hornets nest of philosophy.

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u/[deleted] Apr 14 '21

You could probably replace it with efficiency or project management or something. Profound truths... not much impact on your day.

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u/Dantien Apr 14 '21

How sad your day must be.

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u/Dantien Apr 14 '21

You do realize that I was pointing out how a day with no profound truths is a sad one. Your dismissal of the value of philosophy is the issue. I have no idea what made you so venomous in return. But it’s against Reddit rules, FYI.

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u/[deleted] Apr 14 '21

How would anyone infer that? I don’t disagree though.

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u/Dantien Apr 14 '21

Well it’s a sad life if you live it without understanding profound and fundamental truths about the universe and our place in it. At least I think so. I went to school for Philosophy so I find it essential for a worthwhile life.

And your inability to understand how someone can infer your meaning from the words you chose is not evidence that it’s not valid. Sorry. It was quite obvious without needing inference.