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Re: Nothing personal, but...
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 20 Jun 2001 15:38:16 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Frank Filz writes:
> I still am not convinced it's good to have lugnet.off-topic.debate, but
> I'm not sure what the real solution is. Frankly (to be myself), I really
> should just remove .debate from my reading list, it's just that it is
> one of the few places where some glimmer of good critical thinking and
> debate goes on in my life.
Oh. My. Goodness. Say this isn't so, Frank! I'd debate you,
but I'm afraid we don't have that much to argue about. :) I
had somehow presumed your job would require some sort of higher
brain function--but am I taking mental engagement for granted
just because I'm an academic?
best
LFB (who wonders about the room arrangements)
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| (...) Programming does require higher brain function, but it tends to be very different from the critical examination used in debate. I haven't ever gone deeply into the types of stimulation I get from each activity that I do, but there are definite (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I was going to stay out of this but...(1) While I possibly agree with you Larry, this seems to be one of those times where it's appropriate for the parents to send BOTH kids to their rooms without supper. I still am not convinced it's good to (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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