Hitler was not a monster 2025-01-21T18:21:55.777Z

Comment by halgir on Hitler was not a monster · 2025-01-27T09:17:57.991Z · LW · GW

Thanks for the comment. I think it's clear from this and the other feedback that I wrongly prioritized prose over accurate and comprehensive argumentation in this mini-essay.

Comment by halgir on Hitler was not a monster · 2025-01-23T16:48:31.183Z · LW · GW

Thanks for the feedback! I agree, you and I are not "just like Hitler". Rather, we are human beings, just like he was. The human condition is what contains the full scope of good and evil, on which most of us like to think we lean towards the former.

It sounds like you may have read something from the post which I did not intend (and if so, that's my fault). Does it read as a condemnation of humanity, or (worse) a vindication or justification of Hitler?

Thanks again for replying - this is my first post here, and I'll appreciate any tips on making my points more clear (or shown how they're wrong).

Comment by halgir on Chapter 7: Reciprocation · 2024-10-24T08:01:49.861Z · LW · GW

Once on Platform 9¾, it's probably safe to say we're not in Kansas (or King's Cross) anymore.

From the chapter: "Okay, so either (a) I just teleported somewhere else entirely (b) they can fold space like no one's business or (c) they are simply ignoring all the rules."