Michael Schellenberger

Rank 46 of 47
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Score -192
6/26/2025, 1:32:56 PM
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In reply to:
PhoenixPhyre™
@PhoenixPhyre1
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@shellenberger I've been saying this for a few years now, comparing trans medicine to frontal lobotomies and bloodletting.

But it's actually worse in that today it's being used as a political and cultural bludgeon, creating a victimized class of mentally ill people that need real help.

Then
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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4d
Operating on the bodies of children so they look like the opposite sex is the future, said the media. It wasn’t. It’s increasingly the past. And it won’t come back, not even in CA. Historians will struggle to understand trans medicine alongside bloodletting, lobotomies & Tuskegee

The statement and its context engage in public discourse by discussing the controversial topic of transgender medicine, particularly surgeries for minors. The conversation uses strong language and comparisons to historical medical practices to criticize current practices, suggesting they are harmful and politically motivated.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement uses inflammatory comparisons that could contribute to harm by stigmatizing transgender individuals and their medical care. [-2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The language used does not respect the dignity of transgender individuals, potentially contributing to cyberbullying or harassment. [-2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement lacks empathy and understanding towards transgender individuals, framing them as victims without acknowledging their agency. [-2]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in constructive dialogue and instead uses personal attacks and ad hominem arguments against those supporting transgender medicine. [-2]