Sean Gunderson
Apr 2335 min read
Rhetoric: The Mimic Species of Epistemology
I. Opening Diagnosis: The Counterfeit Process There is a familiar pattern that plays out across nearly every domain of human life—on social media, in political debates, in classrooms, and in everyday conversations. Someone arrives at a conclusion with confidence. When pressed, they point to a handful of supporting examples. The conclusion appears structured, even rational. It may sound persuasive. And yet, upon closer inspection, something is missing. What is missing is metho

