A Jealous And Insecure Man

[ProfD]

8 hours ago, Troy said:

That might be true for some people, but not everyone. Some people are lifelong learners and are open to new ideas and willing to challenge their existing ones. In fact, it’s the main reason I’m here. 

Right. Open-minded people are willing to accept new ideas that challenge their existing beliefs. 

 

8 hours ago, Troy said:

But there is room for everybody. 

Absolutely. Cannot have a forum or healthy dialog, debate or exchange of information, opinions and ideas without it.

 

8 hours ago, Troy said:

What should be the point? If I express opinion that you disagree with and you explain why I will definitely consider it — especially if my opinion is based upon something that’s factually incorrect — I wanna be checked.

Right. The point is to share information, opinions and ideas that could challenge or change pre-existing beliefs. It's up to the individual to receive/accept it.

 

8 hours ago, Troy said:

But we live in the information age where facts are increasingly more difficult to discern. AI will make it far more difficult if not impossible.

There's no shortage of sources to cross reference facts. It takes some effort. I believe AI will make compiling data easier.

 

How people choose to use the information and knowledge ties back to our discussion here.

[Pioneer1]

ProfD

 

As people get older, they become more rigid in their beliefs and positions.

 

When I was younger, I thought I had the answers.
As I've gotten older, I find myself asking even MORE questions...lol.

 

 

 

Presenting evidence and proof merely reinforces or substantiates claims of the person making the case or argument.

When done effectively, sometimes a person might change their mind after being presented with enough evidence and proof i.e. facts.

Provided that their point of disagree is THEE actual problem.

 

If I'm working with a racist dude who doesn't like me we can be arguing over a particular project and how it should be managed.
I could be right and he could be wrong.
But me correcting him or trying to won't make much of a difference anyway because:

1. That correction is coming from somebody he doesn't like or respect
and
2. Whether or not he's correct isn't the real issue. His problem is the fact that he doesn't like me because of my race.

 

Even if I correct him on THIS issue, he'll find another one to justify his bitterness hostility.

The older I get the more I understand the wisdom of people like Booker T. Washington and Elijah Muhammad who stressed us getting our own businesses instead of seeking "good jobs" with White folks.