I see responses expressing disbelief, but think I agree with you. There's a quote whose source I can't find, but paraphrasing, is "there is no idea so dangerous it cannot be considered."

Belief in an idea can be dangerous, because of the actions it may lead to. But the mere reflection, consideration, or phrasing of an idea is not evil; cannot be evil.

> Ideas are not dangerous.

Wow.

this surely deserves an /s

right?

Like, you forgot the /s or are new to the internet and assumed people saw the sarcasm?

I'm completely serious. It pains me to have to spell it out: a metaphysical entity cannot do physical harm. The wrong idea in the hands of the wrong person, sure, that can be a dangerous combination. Does that mean we should ban ideas? Of course not.