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Much indeed. The word "problematic" is one of the most terribly overused words in today's age.
by Garnish0062 7mo ago
Much indeed. The word "problematic" is one of the most terribly overused words in today's age.
- gusgus01 7mo agoI mean they made claims about the efficacy and risks of the COVID vaccine without sourcing them and used verbiage like "poisoning our children" to refer to vaccinating them. I think tip of the iceberg for "problematic opinions" is a fair response.
- datsci_est_2015 7mo agoYeah it’s a euphemism and a bit of a shibboleth, which, like all shibboleths, can be a bit triggering to those who feel outgrouped by it. I could’ve been more precise: “opinions that are based on weak evidence that confirm a certain preimagined view of the world rather than challenge it”.
- expedition32 7mo agoAh a fancy description for religion! I would like to say that this is why my country turned to atheism but really it was the Sunday morning.