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| − | A [[curiosity stopper]], also known as a [[thought-terminating cliché]] is a phrase or sentence intended to shut down discussion with a statement that is neither incorrect nor [[falsifiable]], typically while sounding wise. | + | A [[curiosity stopper]], also known as a [[thought-terminating cliché]], is a phrase or sentence intended to shut down discussion with a statement that is neither incorrect nor [[falsifiable]], typically while sounding wise. |
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==List== | ==List== | ||
* [[God did it]]. | * [[God did it]]. | ||
* Everything happens for a reason. | * Everything happens for a reason. | ||
* It's a matter of opinion! | * It's a matter of opinion! | ||
| − | * | + | * Don't judge. |
| − | * | + | * It's just common sense. |
| − | * | + | * I'm just sayin'. |
* It is what it is. | * It is what it is. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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| − | * '''2013-06-26''' [http://freethoughtblogs.com/dispatches/2013/06/26/the-thought-terminating-cliche/ The | + | * '''2013-06-26''' [http://freethoughtblogs.com/dispatches/2013/06/26/the-thought-terminating-cliche/ The "Thought-Terminating Cliché"] by [[Ed Brayton]] |
Latest revision as of 18:02, 24 September 2015
About
A curiosity stopper, also known as a thought-terminating cliché, is a phrase or sentence intended to shut down discussion with a statement that is neither incorrect nor falsifiable, typically while sounding wise.
List
- God did it.
- Everything happens for a reason.
- It's a matter of opinion!
- Don't judge.
- It's just common sense.
- I'm just sayin'.
- It is what it is.
Links
Reference
- Wikipedia
- LessWrong Wiki (Semantic stopsign)
RationalWiki
to file
- 2013-06-26 The "Thought-Terminating Cliché" by Ed Brayton