The "thought experiment" peddling right-wing fuckers are annoying internet provocateurs, yes; but they're employing a calculated strategy to legitimize and spread their ideology like an Aldi-Brand Goebbels. 

By cloaking their prejudices in the language of intellectual inquiry, they've found a way to make bigotry palatable, painting their backwards balderdash and blather as sociology.

The "thought experiment" peddling right-wing fuckers are annoying internet provocateurs, yes; but they're employing a calculated strategy to legitimize and spread their ideology like an Aldi-Brand Goebbels. 

By cloaking their prejudices in the language of intellectual inquiry, they've found a way to make bigotry palatable, painting their backwards balderdash and blather as sociology. 

https://joanwestenberg.com/how-the-thought-experiment-became-the-royal-flush-of-intellectual-bullshit

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Thanks for writing and sharing. Well written, helpful examples, and clear CTA 💪

Language is ever-evolving, seemingly faster now than at most points in history, but your article highlights the importance of labeling things correctly. It’s a powerful tool to combat the intellectual dishonesty that runs rampant on the internet today (particularly amongst the far right)

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just saw this one on the other app. bozo doesn't go as far as calling it a "thought experiment" but he's right there on the precipice. "image if... [racism]" 🤡

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