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I don't believe in astrology either, but frankly, this sort of zealous hyper-rationality is a great way to die alone. Like someone who's not into astrology will overhear you and the word that will get around will be "Don't invite that guy to parties, he is not fun." You will reap far better dividends from just taking people as they are and trying to find the best in them. Which is the most rational thing to do is it not?

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> Don't invite that guy to parties, he is not fun

I have been bored to death by flat earthers at parties before. If that’s their takeaway message, then so be it. There are many interesting people to meet everywhere anyway.

Ah yes, the "tolerate astrology or else women won't have sex with you" argument.

I think it's more "tolerate other people's harmless views".

After all, science has undeniably caused more harm to the world than the belief in astrology.

Give me a break. Science has also saved far more lives than astrology ever has or ever will.

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