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I have changed opinions on certain topics, for example my thoughts about gun control and libertarianism are more nuanced than years ago. I can articulate many
by whiddershins 10y ago
I have changed opinions on certain topics, for example my thoughts about gun control and libertarianism are more nuanced than years ago.
I can articulate many viewpoints extremely clearly which I don't happen to hold, which means if I am in a debating mood I can much more precisely debate someone, rather than simply dismissing them.
I repeatedly realize my own opinions are sometimes based on unexamined assumptions, which no matter how many times I realize it and try to root it out, keeps coming to my attention over and over.
I repeatedly am reminded that almost everyone believes they are acting morally, and it is humbling to try to understand the morals of the person who seems so "immoral."
I often am floored when I realize just how different my lived experience is from the person who has formed such a puzzling belief, and it massively broadens my perspective to learn about those narratives.
These are just a few things off the top of my head, I bet I could think of many more.
- justratsinacoat 10y agoA more concise and convincing presentation than the article itself. Thanks!
- woodandsteel 10y agoVery well put. I would just add that I usually find that, while I may disagree with the course of action the person is advocating, I can still see that the deeper ends they see it as achieving have some legitimacy.
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