How does that interact with the peak arrogance premise? You'd have to say they were knowingly lying and using that intro to deflect it being challenged on a serious intellectual basis. That's a step too far imo, and goes against leaning toward good faith as far as other members go.
"For fun, let me suggest an absurd theory."
How does that interact with the peak arrogance premise? You'd have to say they were knowingly lying and using that intro to deflect it being challenged on a serious intellectual basis. That's a step too far imo, and goes against leaning toward good faith as far as other members go.