Comparisons and equivalence
- Not every comparison is an equivalence; it’s possible to compare things without suggesting that they are equal to one another.
- Not every equivalence is false and can even be reasonable.
- Not every false equivalence is intentional.
- Equivalence is subjective; it’s not always possible to clearly determine whether a specific equivalence is false or not.
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