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==About== | ==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. | + | 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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* [[God did it]]. | * [[God did it]]. | ||
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
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- 2013-06-26 The "Thought-Terminating Cliché" by Ed Brayton