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xboxnolifes
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Prediction markets are ushering in a world in whic...
No, sometimes social change is putting up a fence. And if social change is sometimes putting up fences, that would mean that not all fences are supposed to be torn down.
kelipso
10 days ago
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Chesterton’s fence has a specific definition. It’s not supposed to mean restrictions on social conduct or mores like you seem to be implying.
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xboxnolifes
10 days ago
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Social conduct is the context, not the definition. Chesterton's fence is just about not touching things you dont understand.
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