> The idea of truth-seeking is laughable. You are required to switch sides each time. I'm with you, except for this bit. The side-switching is the primary way

> The idea of truth-seeking is laughable. You are required to switch sides each time. I'm with you, except for this bit. The side-switching is the primary way for truth-seeking to enter debate. If you only look for arguments for one side, you're a demagogue. Truth-seeking consists of searching for the strongest arguments for both sides. Most people struggle to argue at their best for both sides simultaneously, so debate sequences them.