You're missing the part where he says "monsters are so few in number that you’re unlikely to actually encounter one."
No argument there.
But then he continues: "more often, you will run into ordinary people under the influence of bad ideas... Our error is in assuming these people are lost to us."
You can try all you like to give him a green pass of interpretation and context, but by no means is he speaking from the cynic's point of view. He is establishing that people are infected with bad ideas. His premise is about all the ignorant people out there you can "de-cloak" with compassionate star-manning.
> "Many may still think this idea naïve, but they’re wrong."
I think the idea is naive, and the author comes across as arrogant, and contradicts his own advice. If you disagree, you're wrong. Don't worry, I extend you compassion!
No argument there.
But then he continues: "more often, you will run into ordinary people under the influence of bad ideas... Our error is in assuming these people are lost to us."
You can try all you like to give him a green pass of interpretation and context, but by no means is he speaking from the cynic's point of view. He is establishing that people are infected with bad ideas. His premise is about all the ignorant people out there you can "de-cloak" with compassionate star-manning.
> "Many may still think this idea naïve, but they’re wrong."
I think the idea is naive, and the author comes across as arrogant, and contradicts his own advice. If you disagree, you're wrong. Don't worry, I extend you compassion!