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user-inactivated · 3247 days ago · link · · parent · post: Slate Star Codex deconstructs a "which superpower-granting pill do you choose" graphic
The author is a man, it should be noted. But I imagine that line was intended as subtle, irrelevant satire.
Ah, yeah, it's really no big deal. It struck me at first, since I thought the article was going to take things more seriously than it did--and I'm glad it was silly throughout! I recognize it now as humor, but it flew over my head at the beginning of it. On the bright side, I really enjoyed the story, and I've started reading Worm as well, based on your recommendation lower on this post!
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