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In a fundamentally emotional argument, you 'win' with empathy Except you don't actually win. In conceding to their fears with an empathetic approach, you are e
by vox_mollis 11y ago
In a fundamentally emotional argument, you 'win' with empathy
Except you don't actually win. In conceding to their fears with an empathetic approach, you are enabling their delusions. That's the problem with placating unreasonable people - doing so inevitably emboldens them.
- calinet6 11y agoYou're thinking too logically. It is a human connection you're building with empathy, not a strategy. Play the long game.
- aharonovich 11y agoBut do you want to live with this person? If I hold an opinion that's so sub optimal and I hold it because of emotional reasons I'd like someone to shake me out of it, not pet me on the head and smile.
- isolate 11y agoThat's like the worst thing you can do for a delusion.