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Refuting bullshit is a pain. If it takes more energy to refute bullshit than the energy used to create it, it gets frustrating, fast. Brandolini's Law[0] applies here.

> Brandolini's law, also known as the bullshit asymmetry principle, is an internet adage that emphasizes the effort of debunking misinformation, in comparison to the relative ease of creating it in the first place. It states that "The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it."

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandolini's_law

parent gravitate 3 years ago

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