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You Will Never Win an Argument On the Internet - Here's Why (www.joanwestenberg.com)

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Most online debate is actively harmful to our thinking. Every hour spent arguing on Twitter is an hour we could have spent reading a book, writing an essay, or having a genuine discussion in a better environment.

The Internet promised us a marketplace of ideas. Instead, we built a gladiatorial arena where ideas go to die—time to find better places to think.

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[–] Gradually_Adjusting 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I guess the fediverse isn't the internet? Around here I frequently admit to being wrong and acknowledge when someone has a point, so I can confirm some people are winning arguments around here.

My idea of winning an argument is (usually) turning a disagreement into a valuable conversation. The twitter/bsky thing is too short form to have ever made that feel like that was possible. The medium is the message.

[–] Jumi 5 points 3 days ago

I love being proven wrong because it means I learned something new.

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