[split] Torsten's criticism of Bowern & Lindemann

[Torsten]

Torsten, while academic debate can be vigorous, it's better to adopt a tone which assumes the best of the people you're talking to. I know it can be frustrating when you see yourself in the right and everybody else needs to be corrected, but people might genuinely see things differently.

They might also want the chance to step out of a debate and think without the pressure of responding to accusations. Sometimes it's better to do the same ourselves rather than resorting to unproductive confrontation. In the end, we're not on a deadline for the work we're involved with. It should also be fun and interesting: none of us are getting paid to be here.

My intention is simply to explain my perspective on the research of Lisa Fagin Davis and Claire Bowern. Both Davis and Bowern are influential figures whose viewpoints are featured in prominent outlets like The Atlantic, You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view., You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view., YouTube videos such as those from the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view., and even You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.. In contrast, I'm just someone who has written a few papers on the subject and offered some critiques of their research (which can be found on You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.). It's easy to dismiss my work as irrelevant since it hasn't gained the same level of popularity. 
In my view, any criticism is welcome so long as the disagreement is explained clearly, along with the reasoning behind it. I view it as an opportunity for improvement and learning.