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It amuses me how philosphers and sociologists, not to mention some psychologists, go on and on with arguments that justify their point of view. It's just opinion and speculation anyway, which means it's worthless. And since it's worthless, what's the point of justifying it? It's like throwing something in the trash and then writing up a memo. A mathematician is compelled to justify his logic, just as a physicist is expected to back up his conclusions with evidence. These requirements are in place because mathematical theorems and scientific discoveries have long-lasting and tangible effects. But the pseudo-sciences are based on opinion, speculation and bullshit. What's the point of arguing? None of it matters; none of it makes any difference to anyone. So all the verbosity just wastes our time and annoys us.