So we all have a finite amount of time and energy that we have to use wisely, but presumably you don't think no one should be engaging with these arguments.

So we all have a finite amount of time and energy that we have to use wisely, but presumably you don't think no one should be engaging with these arguments. And then the question is: are we the sorts of persons who should bother, and which arguments should we bother with? It seems to me that the arguments with the most surprising/profound conclusion that nevertheless convince lots of smart people who you respect is the sort of arguments that should be at the top of your list.