That's so interesting, I've found my way to asking the same question as well! It's just become so clear to me that I'm often not debating with the individual, but with the media pundits they listen to. Like you said, it opens up an opportunity to discuss how you're informing your perspective rather than just trying to battle them.
That's so interesting, I've found my way to asking the same question as well! It's just become so clear to me that I'm often not debating with the individual, but with the media pundits they listen to. Like you said, it opens up an opportunity to discuss how you're informing your perspective rather than just trying to battle them.
And yes, when I sense that the person I'm talking to isn't interested in actually listening to my perspective, getting curious about how they've developed their views and giving them the floor to share that ends up being more productive!
That's so interesting, I've found my way to asking the same question as well! It's just become so clear to me that I'm often not debating with the individual, but with the media pundits they listen to. Like you said, it opens up an opportunity to discuss how you're informing your perspective rather than just trying to battle them.
And yes, when I sense that the person I'm talking to isn't interested in actually listening to my perspective, getting curious about how they've developed their views and giving them the floor to share that ends up being more productive!