And conversely you aren’t very interested in hearing quick reactions from others—reactions, at least, to anything that matters—because those opinions are worth so little. They are one ply deep. You would rather read a decent debate or wait to hear from someone whose words reflect a debate-like process of thought. This can be a hard taste to satisfy. It makes most public commentators insufferable. They operate under no Socratic pressure, internal or external. It’s like driving on an interstate highway and wanting anything other than fast food. You have to hold out a long time, or go off the
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