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willow
they keep trying to force House into this scientism box when he's so clearly not. Rationality Bros don't have the emotional intelligence to psychoanalyze that well. it's fine most of the time, but there are several moments where it's clear the writers were directly referencing
willow
a character trait list and plugged Reddit Atheist Rationalism into the episode's context. Even when it is present it's not so big of a deal - it's usually an issue of degree not kind, and Hugh Laurie does a good job of running with it regardless.
willow
To clarify on the emotional intelligence angle, he's clearly *aware* of the various motivations and emotions people can have, even if he doesn't respect them. But sometimes the writing forgets that and writes a more one-dimensional character instead.
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