Preposterous_punk t1_j9sa9hq wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:50 AM

Reply to comment by FoFfEvErYoNe in LPT: When debating or arguing with someone and it’s going nowhere, ask them, “What evidence would it take for you to consider that you’re wrong?” If they say “Nothing,” then it’s time to end the conversation. by blowfishmo

I'm had my mind changed on a number of issues, large and small. Usually not immediately, with one single argument, but it does happen. And I've seen it happen with plenty of other people as well.
There's lots of evidence that people do change their minds. All sorts of famous figures who say one thing when they're young and then, when they're older, talk about how they feel differently. It's actually not that uncommon for thoughtful people willing to examine new evidence or consider new arguments.

FoFfEvErYoNe t1_j9skgwk wrote on February 24, 2023 at 6:35 AM

This is a good point. I guess I am a pessimist by nature.