> When was the last time you lost a debate on a topic you felt strongly about? Why would you talk about something you feel strongly about in the first place? I

> When was the last time you lost a debate on a topic you felt strongly about? Why would you talk about something you feel strongly about in the first place? If you are sure you have got it all figured out, there is nothing left to talk about. Discussion is only useful when you recognize gaps in your understanding and are able to learn more about it. > it's never really possible to lose a debate It is. If you cannot compel the other party to offer you information that you can successfully learn from, you've lost. A debate is only won if you've learned something from it. Which, again, is why it would be rather illogical to debate something you feel strongly about. What can you learn if you already have it figured out? If you truly know it all you are guaranteed to lose every time, and at that point why waste your time?