There are topics on which I hold opposing positions logically and emotionally. There are topics on which I can hold different positions depending on my mood. H

There are topics on which I hold opposing positions logically and emotionally. There are topics on which I can hold different positions depending on my mood. Humans are not robots, we do not compute our worldview from set of learned facts or opinions - it is formed by lived experience. Therefore, neither convincing your opponent is guaranteed to ultimately change their mind - they may easily change it back hour later. Nor is it pointless trying to convince someone who appears immovable in their position - your words may be the last drop that will make them change their mind or at least put a crack in their worldview next time they think about the topic.