Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
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JSnood
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I would argue that "and yet" implies a degree of disdain or contempt.
You hold to xyz yet the scientific consensus is abc. (Stating a fact about one opinion vs the scientific consensus).
You hold to xyz and yet the scientific consensus is abc. (You moron vs the scientific consensus).
“and yet”
I would argue that "and yet" implies a degree of disdain or contempt.
You hold to xyz yet the scientific consensus is abc. (Stating a fact about one opinion vs the scientific consensus).
You hold to xyz and yet the scientific consensus is abc. (You moron vs the scientific consensus).