Right, just like when we used to believe that "unexplained thing happened" = "go... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		ghurtado on Dec 18, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The unbearable slowness of being: Why do we live a... Right, just like when we used to believe that "unexplained thing happened" = "god". Can't really get more reductive than that.

scotty79 on Dec 18, 2024 [–]

How's that reductive? It's epitome of holism.

Reductionism is setting everything but one thing aside and trying to figure out that one thing. Bringing in the second thing in only after you fail and trying again.

Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact