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title: I Believe in Mocking
categories:
- culture
content-tags:
- philosophy
- language
- naturalism
---

For the last two weeks, Scott Adams has been [blogging about mysticism][1] and predictably stirring up the crazies.  The highlight is when [he questions the need to respect beliefs][2], and asserts "Mockery is an important social tool for squelching stupidity."

   [1]: http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2006/04/
   [2]: http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2006/04/respecting_the_.html
