Comment by samtp
5 hours ago
Just because you choose to ignore the externalities of your choices doesn't mean they no longer exist. It just means that you value your personal well being and comfort more than being informed about the results of your actions.
And have the luxury of being able to ignore them. That is a luxury.
I never said anything about ignoring the externalities. I also never said that I was ignorant to the results of my actions.
It's just not political for me.
I guess I'm not surprised that this cognitive trap about politics has spread - after all, people care more about deploying any tools they can to "win", rather than being correct.
It's pretty clear your definition of politics is a lot more narrow than what almost everyone else is talking about in this thread.
And I know that you never said anything about ignoring the externalities, that's what I'm saying about you.