I change my mind about things often if presented with substantial evidence.
It's hard though. It feels like conceding defeat, especially if, like Sam Harris said, it's done in real time in front of the person who's giving you the information.
Often, they're not trying to educate you with your best interests in mind, rather, they are trying to defeat you and show how much greater their intelligence is than yours.
But once I realise I'm wrong about something, I have to confess that they are right, lest I be seen as a liar.
And then, sometimes that person will dangle this acknowledgement in front of your face forever.
Eg, remember that time when you thought....was.....and had to admit you were stupid.
This is why, in my opinion, some theists have their faith bolstered by savage atheists.
And sometimes I think atheists like that don't actually want to convert a theist.
They want to feel all smug and arrogant in their little minority demographic.
It's hard though. It feels like conceding defeat, especially if, like Sam Harris said, it's done in real time in front of the person who's giving you the information.
Often, they're not trying to educate you with your best interests in mind, rather, they are trying to defeat you and show how much greater their intelligence is than yours.
But once I realise I'm wrong about something, I have to confess that they are right, lest I be seen as a liar.
And then, sometimes that person will dangle this acknowledgement in front of your face forever.
Eg, remember that time when you thought....was.....and had to admit you were stupid.
This is why, in my opinion, some theists have their faith bolstered by savage atheists.
And sometimes I think atheists like that don't actually want to convert a theist.
They want to feel all smug and arrogant in their little minority demographic.
