Globe and Mail article by Tu Thanh Ha on Stefan Molyneux

Conrad

Danny Shahar wrote:

I guess I'd like to see him try to develop his ideas in a way that responded to my objections, even if that meant changing some elements in his account. I've been really wrong about a whole lot of things I've believed in the past, and I'm sure I'm still wrong about a lot of stuff.

Don't say that Danny. Don't let them get you down! Believe in yourself, gosh darn it.

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The point is not to insist that your ideas are right in the face of all objections; the point is to take criticism in stride and to adjust your views when you find them to be untenable. For better or worse, Stefan's voice is one that a lot of people listen to; he has like a million times more influence than me, for example. So it would be great to see him engaging with the rest of the philosophical community and participating in an honest and open discussion about libertarian ethics and ideas. I guess that's all the response I would want.

good points and that is exactly the response you won't be getting. Stef only debates in situations he can control. The outside world not so much...

Danny Shahar · Number of posts: 948 Registration date: 2007-12-30

Haha I'm not down on myself. If I knew everything there was to know, there wouldn't be much left to accomplish besides telling everyone else. I find the gaps in my knowledge to be exciting; I know I'm probably not right about everything I believe, and in some areas I'm not even sure what to believe in the first place. That's what keeps me interested!

ExyPhylo · Number of posts: 1180 Registration date: 2007-12-12

104 comments now...and I am enjoying the read!

QuestEon · Number of posts: 552 Registration date: 2008-03-25

ExyPhylo wrote:

104 comments now...and I am enjoying the read!

margaret grock from Canada wrote:

I listened to the interview on his site. He touted his web site as a "Canadian success story". Really? Mr. Molyneux define success if you would be so kind. Then in the same breath if you could define what it is to be Canadian or to be part of a nation it would be appreciated. It would seem your site defies Countries/borders and the governments that outline the rules and laws with in those confines. Isn't this just a little hypocritical to appeal to a nation you so despise.

I think that was #105. Brilliant.

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Conrad

there are a lot of dumb, uninformed and idiotic comments too though

Stewart · Number of posts: 1186 Location: Boston, MA Registration date: 2008-04-03

Danny wrote:

If I knew everything there was to know, there wouldn't be much left to accomplish besides telling everyone else.

I know this guy in Canada who has that exact problem.

If it makes you feel better, Danny, I agree with you; I think you're wrong about all sorts of things.

Conrad

haha!

QuestEon · Number of posts: 552 Registration date: 2008-03-25

Conrad wrote:

there are a lot of dumb, uninformed and idiotic comments too though

Can you tell which ones are mine? tongue

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Danny Shahar · Number of posts: 948 Registration date: 2007-12-30

*grumble*

Stewart · Number of posts: 1186 Location: Boston, MA Registration date: 2008-04-03

Danny wrote:

*grumble*

That's great! You're starting to get the hang of emotivism.

Danny Shahar · Number of posts: 948 Registration date: 2007-12-30

Does that mean you're evil?

Stewart · Number of posts: 1186 Location: Boston, MA Registration date: 2008-04-03

Hey man, I'm on your side. The Lizard men aren't going to defeat themselves.

Danny Shahar · Number of posts: 948 Registration date: 2007-12-30

A good point...but how do I know you're not a Reptoid yourself? After all, you have gone after the Dragon Slayer pretty ardently in your day...

Stewart · Number of posts: 1186 Location: Boston, MA Registration date: 2008-04-03

HAHAHAHA... Haha... hah... heh (ahem)

Don't be so paranoid, my fellow warm-blooded creature!

Danny Shahar · Number of posts: 948 Registration date: 2007-12-30

I KNEW IT!!!