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Just because someone is wrong about something, doesn't make them a bad person. What matters more, when it comes to character, is if they're open to having their mind changed.

... and if you're not, in principle, open to having your mind changed, we're having a whole other conversation all together.

I would also suggest that people be preoccupied with this basic insight, because I might suggest it's actually the basis for civilization existing at all.
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Liberty Gal 1y ago 💬 1

Definitely not always, but frequently the truth lies somewhere between the two extremes. Only by hearing the different arguments can the truth be found.

I've even seen two people arguing over a subject. Both are arguing against one or the other extreme position instead of each other's real position. Their actual positions were very close together. I think this happens more often than any of us would like to admit.

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Mike Brock 1y ago 💬 1

You’re describing an echo chamber effect. It’s why I hate echo chambers. I understand they give others a great sense of community and comfort, however. It also, tends to lead to people in these echo chambers dehumanizing people they disagree with.