Instead of reasoning that X is true or false based on evidence that it’s true or false, one reasons that X must be false because if it were true it might encourage thinking Y, where Y is unacceptable.

Literally the definition of ideologically-motivated reasoning.

[–] half_built_pyramids@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like that we're getting into debate and philosophy in a shitpost.

There's this idea that valuable discourse only belongs at universities and in lofty state office. I say it's here in the shit that we're shaping tomorrow's culture.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I’m a civil engineer. My primary value to society is my ability to handle shit.