Comment by analog8374
15 hours ago
I think it's a pretty good equivalence, actually. And pretty good advice. Passionate certainty should raise a red flag.
15 hours ago
I think it's a pretty good equivalence, actually. And pretty good advice. Passionate certainty should raise a red flag.
i find that passionate certainty can be a good thing in some cases, especially when someone really does know what they are talking about.
but fanaticism is more often a problem than not. fanatics tend to not really understand what they're talking about, or twist it to fit what they want it to be about.
> Fanaticism: Excessive enthusiasm, unreasoning zeal, or wild and extravagant notions, on any subject, especially religion, politics or ideology; religious frenzy.
note -- not talking about any particular "thing" here. just commenting about passion vs. fanaticism in general.
I see a similar idea that often gets people talking past each other re: patriotism vs. nationalism
for me, and this is just me, if you have to shout about it then you’re possibly not doing patriotism.
The equivalence between supporting the rights of oppressed minorities, and inciting violence towards foreigners, is a good one?
A red flag that is blowing into your face? :P