The interviewer argued that as most people held ________ beliefs and found solace and ________ in it, they should not be deprived of them. However, Asimov expressed his view on this issue in a different way with two sounding reasons. The first reason Asimov gives is that he has the right to point out the ________ of superstition. Also, he pointed out the ________ of superstition because it's misleading to claim that superstition can bring solace and comfort to people. Finally, Asimov wonders whether those advocating superstition do not believe what they are ________ themselves.