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by ukj 1483 days ago
Not just software. All knowledge (computer science, mathematics, physics, biology, etc.) is used by humans.

To what end? That is not a scientific question.

To steal the sentiment from a meme.

Scientist: what is philosophy good for?

Philosopher: I don’t know. What is science good for?

Scientist: Well science has broad application in…

Philosopher: aaaand you are doing philosophy *drops mic*

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> aaaand you are doing philosophy drops mic

That approach has been used for great justice in my recent work/life. When you can see that far ahead in the argument because you are correct, you just lead your conversation partner to make your point for you.