I wonder if life elsewhere in the universe is pedantic too.

QED.

[1] Why people hate smart individuals: Studies reveal it's linked to your own intelligence level https://www.gq.com.au/health/wellness/studies-say-who-you-ha...

[2] On the importance of being pedantic https://medium.com/@lfloridi/on-the-importance-of-being-peda...

[3] Pedantic definition https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pedantic

[4] Pedantic opinion https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pedantic

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parineum 2 days ago | parent [-]

If you were so smart, you'd probably find better sources than GQ and Medium to prove your point.

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morphle 2 days ago | parent [-]

Or Hacker News for that matter. Never trust anything on the internet [1] on face value. Start by asking qui bono? Is this a reputable source, like a scientist[2]?. Be critical and sceptical.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Internet,_nobody_knows_...

[2] https://youtu.be/NV0Z6vlIJig?t=216

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parineum 2 days ago | parent [-]

> sceptical

How can I trust someone who can't use spell check?

	▲	morphle 2 days ago \| parent \| next [-]
		I used four spell checkers including Apple, Wikipedia and Google search. Don't trust anything you read on the internet, including your comment.
	▲	AftHurrahWinch 2 days ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		I regret to inform you that is the preferred spelling in British English.