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patrick gallagher's avatar

super piece. the plumbing is a mess and the risk of a pipe failing is misjudged. i had not really thought through how important the measurement vs vehicle distinction really is.

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Kenneth Gardner's avatar

This post reminds me of Bertram Russell’s example of the composition logical fallacy: "every man who exists has a mother, therefore the entire human race has a mother." Looking forward to the next part and also wondering if you are working on another book.

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The Blind Squirrel's avatar

Wonderful note.

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Paul Drake's avatar

This member of your coterie is eager for parts 2 and 3.

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