I don't see any inconsistency in being able to walk and chew gum at the
same time (or in your examples). Inconsistency is when you (for instance)
sincerely pray to a god you don't believe in. Or when you logically
argue against rationalism. Or when you reprimand your kids for not
wearing a seatbelt, but leave them orphans because you didn't wear
yours.
> Maybe this /is/ just "switching between modes quickly." But even if it
> is, why would that be inconsistent? (see smart-ass reply)
Hey, you're right. If I do some quick mode switching, then I can agree
with everyone all the time and believe anything. Cool :-)
But seriously, if you give up on consistency, you necessarily give up
on rational discourse. Lots of people do (to their detriment I'd argue,
but they are, of course, immune to argument at that point).
-- David McFadzean david@lucifer.com Memetic Engineer http://www.lucifer.com/~david/ Church of Virus http://www.lucifer.com/virus/