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submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 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.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 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.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago

Are you speaking of yourself? Read definition of "to explore", please.