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Words are not violence

David Heinemeier Hansson · 11 Sept 2025

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Debates should be about exploring topics together

Debates, at their finest, are about exploring topics together in search for truth

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  1. Debates, at their finest, are about exploring topics together in search for truth
  2. What I cannot come to terms with, though, is the modern equation of words with violence

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