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[–] Ganbat@lemmyonline.com 4 points 1 year 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.

[–] Llewellyn@lemmy.ml -2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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.

[–] ChargedBasisGrand@lemmy.ml -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

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

[–] Llewellyn@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago

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