Imagine an alternate universe where their local analogue of Ialdabaoth was just as manipulative, wrote almost all the same things about status, power, social reality, &c., but was definitely not guilty of any sex crimes for reasons that had nothing to do with his moral character.
The post is arguing that the the things ialdabaoth writes regarding social dynamics, power, manipulation, etc. are the result of their presumed guilt. In other words, if ialdabaoth had a different fetish, they wouldn’t write the things that they do about social reality, etc. and we wouldn’t even be having this discussion in the first place. The argument, which I’m not sure I endorse, is that a world in which ialdabaoth writes exactly what he writes without being guilty is as logically coherent as a world in which matches don’t light, but cells still use ATP.
I see the argument, but I don’t buy it empirically. Understanding social dynamics, power, manipulation, &c. is useful for acquiring the funds to buy the best statues.
The post is arguing that the the things ialdabaoth writes regarding social dynamics, power, manipulation, etc. are the result of their presumed guilt. In other words, if ialdabaoth had a different fetish, they wouldn’t write the things that they do about social reality, etc. and we wouldn’t even be having this discussion in the first place. The argument, which I’m not sure I endorse, is that a world in which ialdabaoth writes exactly what he writes without being guilty is as logically coherent as a world in which matches don’t light, but cells still use ATP.
I see the argument, but I don’t buy it empirically. Understanding social dynamics, power, manipulation, &c. is useful for acquiring the funds to buy the best statues.