12 reasons why most arguments are pointless
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1. Most arguments are around uncertainties that have historically been unresolved so why would they would be resolved today
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2. Most proposed solutions are dice rolls and it's hard to predict the future. There are too many variables to consider.
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3. Most arguments come down to rhetorical ability and slipping in logical fallacies
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4. Most arguments come down to confidence and persistent
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5. It's generally hard to convince people whose arguments are connected to beliefs and value differences
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6. Little gets resolved in the end
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7. Most people don't know how to argue but they think they do
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8. Walking away from an argument is not an admission of loss - most people don't have the energy or concern to keep arguing
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9. Winning an argument does not mean you have changed the person's mind
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10. Arguments are often used to dominate other people not necessarily to search for the truth
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11. Most arguments have tried positions. If you don't know these old arguments and counter arguments and have not prepared it may seem that you are wrong.
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12. Most people don't reason in arguments they regurgitate talking points
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