How to actually change someone's mind
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i like arguing with people. And i think i'm good at it, though i guess that depends on how you in good are my arguments often correct? Do i have facts and figures to back up my claims objectively? Yes i do. Was i good in debate club way back in high school? You know it. But often do my arguments actually change any one's mind, as opposed to making them dig in their heels while also getting mad at me? See, this is a problem that you may be familiar with if you've spent any time arguing with strangers on the internet. The more we score points and dunk, the fewer hearts and minds any of us are ever going to convert.
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