If it is true that...

Originality and uncertainty are connected, giving conventional-minded individuals an advantage in disputes

and

Attacking a project as a "toy" indicates a lack of substantial criticism

Then it must be true that...

Producing is less likely to be a waste of time than consuming

If it is true that...

Attacking a project as a "toy" indicates a lack of substantial criticism

and

Producing is less likely to be a waste of time than consuming

Then it must be true that...

Having previously published opinions can bias one towards evidence that supports those conclusions