Hmm, let me see how I can explain this more clearly. "I'm not arrogant enough to...

dasil003 · on May 16, 2015

I find the pastime of trying to pin somebody as a hypocrite on the internet as a loathsome and destitute form of debate that has become all too common.

But you're still not getting it, if you actually went back and read my replies and attempted to understand them maybe you would see, but you don't seem to have any interest in specifics, only in generalization. Still, I'll feed your troll on more time.

> Here's an example relating to your experience. I could claim: "I'm not arrogant enough to use RoR for serious web development".

> On the surface, I'm making a claim about myself / my beliefs. You shouldn't feel upset over my statement, it's not about you or any other people...

This is a fallacy to assume that just because I am attacking an idea, that no one will be offended. Of course someone can be offended if they have a belief that I think is arrogant, that is not in question, it's a phenomenal strawman you've set up there.

Also, it's absurd to equate the belief that it's arrogant to use some mundane tool to the belief that the nature of consciousness is outside the bounds of human knowledge. Is it the case that you are fully aware of the nature of consciousness, and I'm just an ignoramus who is clueless about the state of human knowledge? Okay, enlighten me then, I'm open to arguments about the nature of consciousness and why we be certain about it.

Your assertion boils down to the idea that it's arrogant to believe that any belief somebody else holds is itself arrogant, regardless of how preposterous that belief may be. Fine, you got me, go get yourself a cookie.