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274 points npalli | 1 comments | 29 Mar 25 12:24 UTC | HN request time: 0.206s | source
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aptj ◴[30 Mar 25 07:10 UTC] No.43522035[source]▶
Hey guys, while some of the criticism in the comments is pretty sound, keep in mind that genuine authors (and PG too) write first of all to entertain themselves, as a way to have a more clear reflection on their thinking. And they publish to learn from readers' responses.
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1. smt88 ◴[30 Mar 25 18:43 UTC] No.43526454[source]▶
I don't understand the point of your comment.

Are you saying we shouldn't take his seriously? We shouldn't take him literally? We should give him a pass for writing axiomatic drivel with nothing concrete or thoughtful in it?