Quote from: Meta Cognition on August 04, 2014, 02:05:31 PM

Who do you think is an idiot.

I don't love Chomsky, but it's pretty shallow to be like "I don't agree with what he says, so he's an idiot"

I agree. I don't think he's an idiot just because I disagree with him (although that is usually a solid basis for thinking somebody's an idiot).

I do genuinely think he's one of those "intellectual moron" types. I remember reading something not so long ago which states people with above-average intelligence are more likely to be invested in conspiracy theories - even seriously wacky ones. It's sort of the same situation. A lot of what he says is down merely to semantics, and he's the sort of person who has been allowed to stray from his area of expertise and spread his opinion.

His views on society are spot-on for the most part, I just radically disagree with his views on economics. And, I wouldn't know, but some of my linguistically-interested friends say he set the field back by decades.

Also, it appears Weed Commando is a fucking retard.

Quote from: Meta Cognition on August 04, 2014, 02:38:32 PM

but some of my linguistically-interested friends say he set the field back by decades.

Explain this to me.

I can't. I don't really care about linguistics. All I know is some of my friends don't like him.

Quote from: Meta Cognition on August 04, 2014, 02:43:29 PM

Quote from: Weed Commando on August 04, 2014, 02:40:21 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on August 04, 2014, 02:38:32 PM

but some of my linguistically-interested friends say he set the field back by decades.

Explain this to me.

I can't. I don't really care about linguistics. All I know is some of my friends don't like him.

His research on language and its relation to babies is really interesting tbh

http://aggslanguage.wordpress.com/chomsky/

Not sure how this sets back the field however, unless those people don't agree with the theory.

I've read some of his stuff when it came to apes, and the idea that humans are born with an innate sense of understanding for aspects of language like grammar and syntax. It seems well-thought out to me, but like I say, I can't comment with any authority.

I like Chomsky. Quite a darn lot.

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Quote from: Meta Cognition on August 04, 2014, 03:12:39 PM

Quote from: SoporificSlash on August 04, 2014, 03:09:08 PM

I like Chomsky. Quite a darn lot.

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I don't think idiot is quite the right term for someone you simply disagree with.

Idiot might not be the right word. He's certainly intelligent, I just think the way in which he applies it is wildly retarded (when it comes to society and economics; although I agree with quite a lot of his societal views). The best term I can think of is "intellectual moron". I'm actually a fan of Chomsky, and used to be a great supporter. I can't really explain it, but now. . . Part of me just feels he's a bit intellectually juvenile.