(August 21, 2017 at 12:07 pm)Neo-Scholastic Wrote: FYI Scott Adams on Hysteria
I think that a big problem, that seems to be getting worse on both sides was captured in the following
Quote:5. The Insult without supporting argument
When people have actual reasons for disagreeing with you, they offer those reasons without hesitation. Strangers on social media will cheerfully check your facts, your logic, and your assumptions. But when you start seeing ad hominem attacks that offer no reasons at all, that might be a sign that people in the mass hysteria bubble don’t understand what is wrong with your point of view except that it sounds more sensible than their own.
It is getting more and more difficult to have actual discussions, it's easier and lazier to just label the other side, and avoid it all together.
Also, appreciate the link... I didn't realize Scott Adams had a blog, and it looks like I would enjoy following it.
It is said that an argument is what convinces reasonable men and a proof is what it takes to convince even an unreasonable man. - Alexander Vilenkin
If I am shown my error, I will be the first to throw my books into the fire. - Martin Luther
If I am shown my error, I will be the first to throw my books into the fire. - Martin Luther