Roger Ebert claims "video games cannot be art"; molests children.

[Mike McC]

Originally Posted by Krylo

In much the same way as I don't argue with doctors, so long as there is consensus in the field, as to the best way to treat appendicitis, I do not argue with art critics, professors, etc. etc. on what is defined as art.

You can draw arbitrary lines if you want, but it's about as ridiculous as arguing with Hawking about Quantum Mechanics.

It is interesting that you picked this, because Quantum Physics is one of the fields where there is currently a lot of change in definitions and understanding. Arguing with Hawking about Quantum Mechanics may very well be one of the best things you can do.

Even with scientific understanding, nothing is absolute, and relies on assumptions. Is it wrong to challenge those assumptions if it might lead to a better understanding?