I have a slightly different perspective on the subject and you may consider it just semantics.
My mantra is " I will discuss anything with anyone but argue with no one " . Arguments implies an entrenched position and that you are unwilling to concede another point of view at any time in the fut…
I have a slightly different perspective on the subject and you may consider it just semantics.
My mantra is " I will discuss anything with anyone but argue with no one " . Arguments implies an entrenched position and that you are unwilling to concede another point of view at any time in the future.
The points you have raised, I find deeply frustrating as most people have a fixed view, and particularly following the Government's diktats, but they can not OR will not substantiate their view with reasoned data and information. This I found particularly true with Covid, what they believed is
" Settled Science " and there was no room for discussion and if you started to substantiate your position they would either stand there dumbfounded or just walk away.
The largest problem in society, on this topic , is with those that are employed especially in
Governments.
If you discuss / disagree with your superiors you could be told to be quiet , be out of the running for promotion or if they feel really aggrieved you will be dismissed from your employment.
So this is why there is a massive disincentive to take an alternative view and is endemic in
" Newspapers " and Television stations.
I find it rather ironic the two top universities in England have Debating Societies.
As always you are correct in your assertions.
I have a slightly different perspective on the subject and you may consider it just semantics.
My mantra is " I will discuss anything with anyone but argue with no one " . Arguments implies an entrenched position and that you are unwilling to concede another point of view at any time in the future.
The points you have raised, I find deeply frustrating as most people have a fixed view, and particularly following the Government's diktats, but they can not OR will not substantiate their view with reasoned data and information. This I found particularly true with Covid, what they believed is
" Settled Science " and there was no room for discussion and if you started to substantiate your position they would either stand there dumbfounded or just walk away.
The largest problem in society, on this topic , is with those that are employed especially in
Governments.
If you discuss / disagree with your superiors you could be told to be quiet , be out of the running for promotion or if they feel really aggrieved you will be dismissed from your employment.
So this is why there is a massive disincentive to take an alternative view and is endemic in
" Newspapers " and Television stations.
I find it rather ironic the two top universities in England have Debating Societies.
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