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by _doctor_love 51 days ago
> some things (but not many) are straightforward enough that you can derive conclusions purely from first principles reasoning.

Examples?

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Realistically, I think anyone can tell when they’re being asked “Really? Lions will bite your head off if you put it in their mouths? Prove it”
I guess but that's really not what I'm asking here - the parent commenter is making a fantastical claim and I'm asking for stronger proof than "trust me bro."