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The evidence isn't the issue. People's minds aren't changed by facts. They're changed by emotion. If you want him to see the way you do, you need to see why he
by polski-g 7y ago
The evidence isn't the issue. People's minds aren't changed by facts. They're changed by emotion. If you want him to see the way you do, you need to see why he is motivated to think the way he does, and address it.
- _bxg1 7y agoThat's cynical and unhelpful. His emotional reasons are that he hangs out with Republicans and watches Republican news. I can't change that. But I believe he'll respond to facts that are clear-cut enough and not vague.
- kleer001 7y agoNope, it's true. Lots of studies have been done. Look it up "facts dont change our minds" .
- bulatb 7y agoSmiling at the runaway-recursive irony here (while agreeing with you). "Facts are not the most effective form of argument" might be a little less contentious. Evidence is neither necessary nor sufficient and sometimes counterproductive.