You Don't Have to Say Something About Every Terrible Thing
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Nate Silver argues that individuals don't have to comment on every terrible event, sparking discussion about the implications of remaining silent versus speaking out.
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abstractspoon
4 months ago
1 replyIronic that he is himself saying something about the latest terrible thing
brudgers
4 months ago
Right, and even worse here it is on HN where it does not belong.
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