• Ganbat@lemmyonline.com
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    1 year ago

    Merriam-Webster definition for “explore” 1a:

    to investigate, study, or analyze : look into
    ➡️sometimes used with indirect questions

    This definition makes no distinction between factual and speculative, and in fact invites speculative use with the second point. Additionally, there’s a long history of using the word “explore” in this exact type of situation.

    Anyway, the point is, don’t be such a wet blanket, plz.

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      1 year ago

      I just don’t think some fiction is reliable source of information.

      And I can’t see in the definition the meaning you are implying. You’re overstretching it.

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        1 year ago

        it’s unwise to take literary advice from someone that uses words without taking the time to learn their definition