What you're doing is building a horrible kind of logic…
““What you're doing is building a horrible kind of logic. People read what you write and they say, 'Yes, he is talking about things that really happen,' and they keep reading, and it makes sense to them. You're explaining things that can't be defended, and the explanations themselves are mad, just bizarre — but you offer them with such confidence. It was because she kept the chain on the door; it was because he needed to let off steam after a hard day's scraping and bowing at work; it was because she was irritating and stupid; it was because she lied to him, made a fool of him; it was because she had to die, she just had to, it makes dramatic sense; it was because 'nothing is more poetic than the death of a beautiful woman'; it was because of this, it was because of that. It's obscene to make such things reasonable.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Constructing absurd logic can make false narratives seem plausible and dangerous.
In simple terms: Bad logic can appear convincing.
Key Takeaway
Question and critique flawed reasoning.
Themes
critical thinking
media literacy
truth
Mood
skeptical
cautious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Reading news
- social media
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Narrative construction
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you spot logical fallacies?
- What responsibilities do writers have?
A Different Perspective
Not all absurdities are intentional.