Just the facts, ma'am!

Abstract

In this article, the author discusses a particular kind of communication in which an individual responds to questions with facts instead of opinions. By illustrating an exchange with Carl Shulman, a researcher at the Singularity Institute, the author argues that such an approach can often be helpful and informative. However, the author also acknowledges that this approach may come across as rude or dismissive, and that it may not be suitable in all social situations. – AI-generated abstract.