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I've kind of given up on expecting most people to be rational on emotionally charged subjects. Most people don't think things through, and the more intense the
by pmoriarty 3y ago
I've kind of given up on expecting most people to be rational on emotionally charged subjects. Most people don't think things through, and the more intense the emotion involved the less likely there's any chance of reasoning with them.
Highly emotionally charged attitudes commonly held in society may change, but it'll probably take generations to do so.
- scandox 3y agoPeople have kind of figured out that an appearance of calm, rationalism may also conceal extremely strong feelings. One has to have an open mind. It's not inherently more rational to calmly accept all social changes brought on by technology.
- pmoriarty 3y agoIf everyone could just calmly discuss divisive topics instead of freaking out or resorting to violence, the world would be a much better place.
- JohnFen 3y ago"You can't reason a person out of a position they didn't reason themselves into." -- (who knows? This quote is attributed to lots of people)