On 17/03/2011 17:17, Olin Lathrop wrote:
> Carey Fisher wrote:
>> http://unrforliberty.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Our-Discussion.jpg
> Rather pointless since agreeing whether a point has in fact been refuted =
is
> usually the issue.  You don't generally argue about black and white issue=
s.
>

I think the point is more about what actually constitutes a discussion,=20
and goals/etiquette involved. Arguments and lectures are not the same=20
thing (as discussions), and the ability to keep an open mind (and ear)=20
is of great importance - simple concepts, but generally complicated (as=20
are all human activities) by emotions, egos,=20
misunderstandings/conceptions, etc...
The goal is not to "win" or to "teach", rather to cooperatively seek out=20
and further knowledge and understanding. Easier said than done.. :-)



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