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		kelipso 29 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Prediction markets are ushering in a world in whic... Chesterton’s fence has a specific definition. It’s not supposed to mean restrictions on social conduct or mores like you seem to be implying.

xboxnolifes 28 days ago [–]

Social conduct is the context, not the definition. Chesterton's fence is just about not touching things you dont understand.

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