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by satisfice 804 days ago
Would you refuse to enjoy food if it didn't come from a reputable source? Of course you would. You don't just eat shit at random.

If a friend recited a poem, would it matter to do if they read it off the Internet or composed it themselves? Of course it would.

If someone tells you they love you, does it matter if they are a robot or an honest human or a con-artist human catfishing you? YES, THAT MATTERS TO YOU. Yes you "refuse to enjoy" things that have suspicious sources.

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I don't think those examples are equivalent at all. Food isn't just about taste, but could literally kill you. Not many people have friends who recite poetry. And as for love, that's something that takes years to meaningfully develop.

But, I barely know any musical artist's name today. Most music is just something to listen to at the gym. It's pleasant enough, but I don't dig in to know who is singing at all. Every source is equivalent to me, as long as it's pleasant to the ear.

Perhaps you're different. The only question is, which attitude is more prevalent?