raganwald 🍓 on Nostr: “Performative” is such a great word for those seeking to dismiss an argument ...
“Performative” is such a great word for those seeking to dismiss an argument without actually considering its merits.
It’s the old “Appeal to Motive” fallacy: Even if you *are* performatively expressing skepticism, how does that in any way invalidate your arguments?
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