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When to engage in online debates
1:41:00 - 1:46:07 (05:07)
This podcast discusses the strategy behind engaging in online debates and when it's worth attempting to convince someone versus simply trying to reach a larger audience.
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Online debates are often power struggles and not fact-finding exercises, leading to unproductive arguments and wasted time.
1:41:00 - 1:42:48 (01:48)
Summary
Online debates are often power struggles and not fact-finding exercises, leading to unproductive arguments and wasted time. Many people engage in these debates under the false assumption that they can change someone's point of view.
ChapterWhen to engage in online debates
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
Even with evidence to back up scientific facts, debating with science deniers can be futile as they will often find ways to wriggle out of arguments and refuse to accept hard evidence.
1:42:48 - 1:44:11 (01:22)
Summary
Even with evidence to back up scientific facts, debating with science deniers can be futile as they will often find ways to wriggle out of arguments and refuse to accept hard evidence.
ChapterWhen to engage in online debates
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
Engage in debates online with those who have a large audience and can influence others, but in most cases, it's not worth the time and effort as you are unlikely to change the mind of the person you are debating with.
1:44:11 - 1:46:07 (01:56)
Summary
Engage in debates online with those who have a large audience and can influence others, but in most cases, it's not worth the time and effort as you are unlikely to change the mind of the person you are debating with.