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jiballast Monday at 11:43 AM2 repliesview on HN

One can easily say things that aren't true.

> Furthermore, I am unaware of any credible research claiming there exists amnesia such that all memory is blocked.

But others are aware of same.

> It is apparent to me you have a firm belief in your position regarding consciousness.

ad hominem.


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AdieuToLogiclast Monday at 11:39 PM

>> Furthermore, I am unaware of any credible research claiming there exists amnesia such that all memory is blocked.

> But others are aware of same.

Hence my clear declaration of "I am unaware".

>> It is apparent to me you have a firm belief in your position regarding consciousness.

> ad hominem.

My statement in no way qualifies as an ad hominem. It is simply a recognition of what I understand the person to whom I replied has expressed, without judgement.

> One can easily say things that aren't true.

Now this could reasonably be interpreted as an ad hominem, as you wrote the above in direct reply to my post.

peterashfordlast Tuesday at 3:57 AM

No, an ad hominem would be him saying your argument was invalid because of something about you unrelated to your argument - profession, race, age etc

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