Some Thoughts.

[liberty_student]

@StrangeLoop

I find Esuric, for example, to be an informative commentator (even if he can be caustic at times). However, to be frank, you and I could never exchange words again, and I wouldn’t mind. Esuric brings knowledge to the table; you have only attempted to undercut non-Austrians as ignorant. That may or may not be true, but it would be much more compelling if you actually discussed ideas like intertemporal disequilbrium and other staples of Austrian thought–at this point, I’m not even sure you do know any more than me.

So basically, you were not accurate when you said you find these discussions COMPLETELY unproductive.

I have challenged a lot of people, Austrian and otherwise. Your issue (and also of your 2 peers in this thread) consistently seems to be, (as pointed out by Esuric, the informative commentator) that you think the discussion always revolves around you. You’re unable to de-personalize a critique, and when your arguments are weak, frequently retreat to victim mode. While it makes good theater, it is lousy debate.

Claiming I am mean or bad, or I have motives A, B or C do nothing to increase your veracity or capability in debate. You’re trying to stand on the shoulders of someone as you drown them. It’s a self-defeating endeavor.

Btw, there was a debate on staple Austrian thought, and you seemingly wanted little part of it.

https://forum.freecapitalists.org/t/praxeology-and-the-natural-sciences/15582

@StrangeLoop

Oh, man… I had no idea you were going to provide such a long-winded argument. (That’s not an insult, but I did not realize my participation would be so demanding.)

@StrangeLoop

I am most certainly in the opposing camp, but I am incredibly busy, so expect my response to be a bit delayed (essentially, I’ll be taking cues from Daniel Dennett and Paul Churchland, if you’re familiar with them).

@StrangeLoop

@Adam Knott

Do you mind if other people to contribute to the discussion?

I absolutely do mind; I’ve noticed that the minority of intelligent debaters here are quickly drowned out by throngs of mean-spirited, dim-witted cheerleaders.

@StrangeLoop

I must admit I’m already bored of this debate. Not your fault, but I simply fail to understand several of your points. I find them incoherent.

Complaints about effort, time, others (what else is new, blaming others, deserved or not, is standard fare) and disinterest. This is what you brought to the table when there was a serious debate about methodology (praxeology) offered by arguably one of the most capable Misesians today.