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[+] -14 points 3 years ago (5 children)

It could not "explore". It's a fiction, it fantasizes.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    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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  • [–] -2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (2 children)

    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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