How Does Veritula Work?

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Zelalem Mekonnen’s avatar
7th of 13 versions

If I understand Veritula correctly, we first start with an idea. We accept that idea as true until it has received criticism. When it has received criticism and until the current criticism is resolved, that idea is seen as false. Since the goal is to live a rational life, we wouldn't act in accordance with that idea. We don't submit bulk ideas or criticisms. Ideas (including criticisms), even if related, should generally be submitted separately. Also, avoid duplicate ideas.

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Zelalem Mekonnen’s avatar
3rd of 3 versions

I went over it first and made a few changes. After that, Grammarly recommended that I remove the 'a' before 'criticism' and to remove the 'they are'.

Dennis Hackethal’s avatar

… made few changes.

Did you mean to say ‘a few changes’?
Do you know what the difference is?

Dennis Hackethal’s avatar

You’ve since made the change to “a few changes” (as of #1894) but I think that change was premature.

Don’t make changes you don’t understand. Take questions literally and answer them.

https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/eb/qa/The-Difference-Between-Few-and-A-Few-

Zelalem Mekonnen’s avatar
2nd of 2 versions

@dennis-hackethal Damn. I didn't know that. But if I understand it, 'few' means not many, and 'a few' means something like five or 6. I have a few close friends.

Dennis Hackethal’s avatar

Great, looks like you learned something new. You’ve found a bit of truth :)

Dennis Hackethal’s avatar

We accept that idea as true until it has received criticism.

‘until it receives criticism’

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Dennis Hackethal’s avatar

When it has received criticism and until the current criticism is resolved, that idea is seen as false.

‘The idea is considered false until all criticism is resolved.’

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