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But if you’ve ever tried to argue in defense of immunization, you’ll probably be well aware that reminding anti-vaxxers of the evidence supporting their use is usually a redundant activity.
How to Argue With Anti-Vaxxers, According to Science | IFLScience
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The reasons were stated like criminal charges. The books of Sigmund Freud, for instance, were charged with spiritual corruption and “the exaggeration and unhealthy complication of sexuality.” After reading the charge, the student threw the book into the pile while declaring, “I commit to the flames the works of Sigmund Freud!”
The Library Book
Susan Orlean
But, in reality, reading for a critique is not the same as reading for pleasure. When we read for the fun of it, we let ourselves skim, and even skip, sections that don’t catch us 100 percent. We may race through settings to see what’s happening with the exciting plot. We ignore a character who irritates us. You can’t do this when you read for a critique.
The Writing & Critique Group Survival Guide
Becky Levine
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