No one argues anymore. Oh, sure, we fight, we debate, we lecture and scold (“hold accountable”). We don’t argue. Maybe, if we’re savvy, we use argument to fight (debate, lecture, scold) the way one uses a bludgeon. We inflict violence on each other, slapping each other with sense, hoping we go cross-eyed from the impact so maybe we can finally see our own stupidity.
Mike, thank you for this text. Absolutely love this part "When you argue with an individual and your goal is only to win, it’s perfectly reasonable to sacrifice the truth to persuade." - that is exactly why I do not like to argue with the wrong people. I am interested in truth more than winning and to be honest, finding the truth is a real win for me. Looking for people with the same values to argue with. Good luck in your writing journey.
Mike, thank you for this text. Absolutely love this part "When you argue with an individual and your goal is only to win, it’s perfectly reasonable to sacrifice the truth to persuade." - that is exactly why I do not like to argue with the wrong people. I am interested in truth more than winning and to be honest, finding the truth is a real win for me. Looking for people with the same values to argue with. Good luck in your writing journey.