From another piece about the Zizians [1]:

> The ability to dismiss an argument with a “that sounds nuts,” without needing recourse to a point-by-point rebuttal, is anathema to the rationalist project. But it’s a pretty important skill to have if you want to avoid joining cults.

[1] https://maxread.substack.com/p/the-zizians-and-the-rationali...