We should take astrology seriously. No, I don't mean we should believe in it. I am talking about fighting it seriously instead of humoring it as a piece of harmless fun.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Astrology should be opposed seriously as harmful pseudoscience rather than treated as harmless entertainment.
- In plain terms
- Treat astrology as a real problem to fight, not as a fun hobby.
- What can you take from it?
- Fight astrology seriously, don't humor it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is astrology harmless?
- What responsibility do skeptics have?
Another view
Many view astrology as harmless fun without negative consequences.
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