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People aren't good at rationality and logic. They are too abstract, so they wield abstract (read: stereotyping) tools to combat it. To successfully debate peopl
by Retra 10y ago
People aren't good at rationality and logic. They are too abstract, so they wield abstract (read: stereotyping) tools to combat it. To successfully debate people, focus on actions and consequences that are relevant to their life, and back it up with an understanding of what their life is and evidence that these considered actions lead to undesirable consequences for them and/or others.
Debating in the abstract is something you need passion or training for. Our brains aren't built for it. Logic isn't what you need to wage debate, evidence is.
- noobiemcfoob 10y ago> Logic isn't what you need to wage debate, evidence is. Depends on your goal and your audience. When talking to people who aren't particularly interested in the logic of a given argument, evidence won't help you. >To successfully debate people, focus on actions and consequences that are relevant to their life, and back it up with an understanding of what their life is However, you nailed it with this!