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[–] [email protected] 84 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Welp there you have it. If you want to challenge his conclusion you must walk long and hit more countries than he did.

[–] [email protected] 84 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's overkill. I only need a mile and his shoes.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago (1 children)

But then you don't get to sing that 500 miles song. At least go 5 miles while muttering about multipliers between verses.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

It's for the best, that song needs to fade from existence.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Honestly it sounds more like he went in with a preconceived notion, received data that verified his preconceived notion was incorrect, and then told everyone his preconceived notion seemed correct.

[–] [email protected] 48 points 5 months ago

Sounds like he had three bad experiences over 4 years. That sounds like, on average, the world is not such a bad place.

[–] [email protected] 33 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Or, you know, decided not to judge the entire human experience by the actions of a handful of individuals.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

There's probably some wisdom in that, but unfortunately I can't see it because my human experience sucks.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I'm sorry that you're dissatisfied with the scientific method of his experience of humanity, which sounds more like an art project than seeking research grants.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago

Thanks for appreciating my humor.