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Quite the opposite. I've just come to the realization that discourse with individuals arguing in bad faith is more harmful to society than any fleeting chance I
by SecretDreams 2y ago
Quite the opposite. I've just come to the realization that discourse with individuals arguing in bad faith is more harmful to society than any fleeting chance I may have of convincing the individual their path is the wrong one.
- naasking 2y agoDoubtful. Public discourse online is often not about convincing interlocuters, but mostly about whoever is watching/reading.
- SecretDreams 2y agoHence why you waited to respond despite having made other posts since my response?
- naasking 2y agoLong threads with little chance of convergence are boring, fewer people read them, reading new articles is more interesting, and people got shit to do. News at 11.