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Pinker destroyed Rees in the first 2 line of the bet argument : cognitive bias to over estimate imaginary scenario, and society incentive for you to do so.

That is a rational argument in face of Rees unfunded belief. And a jab at the dude bias.

Who is right is almost irrelevant. Pinker had an explanation for his position, Rees, none