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Oppenheimer was a traitor. My opinion.

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Well, I've always wondered what it's like to understand Newton physics alongside Einstein's physics. Their relevant books in the library are very alluring. Alas, I don't have the time to read them. Would be interested to see where this debate goes. I think it's interesting to learn Einstein's contemporaries. Maybe they're easier to follow than Einstein himself.

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@RationalMadman

I understand. I'll keep that in mind.

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@RationalMadman

Well, as much as I'd like to appreciate extremely useful advice (especially since your advice is without strings), I am very comfortable where I am. My experiences with bullies occurred in highschool, not college. Had I known that this website existed during my highschool years, I would have wholeheartedly accepted your advice. I forgot to mention that my bully is currently washing cars for a living while I study abroad at a reasonably prominent college/university. Sure, the damage to my high school life was severe; I was incapable of social interaction for a time but nothing defeats the feeling of being superior over your bully in terms of life achievements. That's not to say I'm not interested in revenge. Philosophically, i believe in retributive justice and I am personally looking for payback.

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Well, the debate went slightly technical there. On a non-philosophical note, I do agree that confrontation is somewhat better. Personally, I went "pacifist" with my bullies and I remember sensitive details about being locked in the toilet stall. It was not a good way to experience life. In all circumstances, I think you should always confront and fight your bullies.

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I'm currently having problems with my internet. I'll just save this debate offline and read them in my free time. I should note that my feedback will be restricted to the first three rounds and I will only publish them after R4. Great work!

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Bump.

I think the debate looks like it deserves to be on the front page (especially when compared with everything else).

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Very interesting counter-examples to Kant in R1.

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I don't think it's a good idea to presume "theism vs atheism" arguments as consistent and valid. These polemical debates would always be a circus. There's no such thing as a consistent and valid argument in religion.

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@Mall

you should read epictetus.

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Academic instructors are garbage at teaching undergrads. If you're wondering about the deteriorating quality of your education, there's always instructors to blame. IMHO, they need more accountability.

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I think this is great. I can't vote but I will review the debate.

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I find it excruciatingly difficult to read Kant's work, let alone paraphrasing them. Granted this is easier for me since I could take the utilitarian side but I'm more interested in Kant than Mill. I think this is a really creative debate to watch.

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Yeah, I was an idiot and I was irresponsible. I appreciate the positive remarks, Sum1. I'll keep that in my mind.

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Appreciate the early argument in R1

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@Mall

"Your proof of that *****in your own words****** is what?"

I have no idea why but this made me chuckle a little bit. You could've started your round with polite and cordial words but instead you chose to shout at him. LOL

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Thanks.

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@Safalcon7

Please, I ask that you avoid typing a rebuttal against the paper I gave you in our private dm, as that paper is reserved for the last round. Everything else (i.e. stacking up additional arguments and rebuttals) is fair game). Thanks!

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I'm motivated to continue this debate. Thanks for not using sensational sources (i.e. youtube). folk psychology (i.e. freud) is interesting.

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Well, I’ll try to be active and I’ll take your feedback as motivation. Time permitting, I want to do another debate on ethical contextualism.

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Well, I think I won't be able to post anything in the next few hours. something came up on my end. Tho I guess it's reasonable to expect my written argument in the next few days.

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