Generously, I would maybe say they’re both trying to explain why the people in the anecdote would think like that. It is funny that in a discussion on shutting up & listening they both speak for the people in the anecdote though.

To make such a matter of fact claim, given the context, is a dereliction of duty.

Haha fantastic - what was the reference if you don’t mind sharing? Wonderfully written book btw.

The RF Kuang novel? If so - well played!

I don’t have any solid evidence, but…

I enjoyed seeing how idiotically wafer thing his ego is via his character in elden ring - “I am very clever, therefore my character must be VERY intelligent”

I think this is a great idea Paul, what was the reaction like? Agency for nature is going to be so important, but my impression is that these types of proceedings/processes are poorly suited to granting it (particularly when agency for humans is often lacking)?