Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy

Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy

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Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy
Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy
Don’t Mention … Most Things

Don’t Mention … Most Things

Never ever introduce topics of conversation that involve reality.

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If you don’t want your “ friends” to think you are a weirdo then for fucks sake don’t try and say anything even remotely intelligent - like, “you are going to die”.

Some advice: when chatting with your mates, you will be on safe ground if you restrict your conversation to topics such as fashion, travel, home improvement, football, work, motor cars, cosme…

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