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Here's a better strategy: don't waste time on engaging them on that topic. The best possible outcome is that you waste a ton of your time (and theirs), and con
by antisthenes 2y ago
Here's a better strategy: don't waste time on engaging them on that topic.
The best possible outcome is that you waste a ton of your time (and theirs), and convince them that the Earth isn't flat.
Did anyone benefit? If we chose to try and convince people about everything they are wrong about, we'd be endlessly debating about every minor thing that's already been established and replicated.
- Sirizarry 2y agoI dunno man there are plenty of smart people that have simply been misled or are in circumstances where they’re more easily prone to fall into these kinds of traps. Nice and good people too. It feels cruel to not spend at least a little time helping them help themselves. At the end of the day of course it’s your decision what you wanna waste time on but it’s I find it’s a worthwhile pursuit for those I’ve bonded with
- skrebbel 2y agoIf it’s someone you love it might not be a waste of time, esp if you can pull it off in a constructive way that makes both people feel respected and appreciated regardless of where the discussion goes.
- plorkyeran 2y agoYes, convincing my family members to take actual medicine rather than rely on homeopathic remedies has benefits.