It can absolutely feel pointless in the moment, and you’re right that it may not be worth further engaging with that person, but these arguments and discussions may eventually stick with someone such that when something finally does shake them free of that axiomatic belief, they’ll remember what you said before. I know I’ve experienced that in my own life.
It’s hard to know how to effectively reach “the masses” (as opposed to individuals). There’s a real need to teach people how to think critically and how to self-reflect, but I don’t know how to instill a desire for that in people who aren’t already inclined in that direction.
Right I mean the whole deal with “planting seeds” is that you never know when or even if they will grow. You do your best and hope your efforts are net positive.
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It can absolutely feel pointless in the moment, and you’re right that it may not be worth further engaging with that person, but these arguments and discussions may eventually stick with someone such that when something finally does shake them free of that axiomatic belief, they’ll remember what you said before. I know I’ve experienced that in my own life.
It’s hard to know how to effectively reach “the masses” (as opposed to individuals). There’s a real need to teach people how to think critically and how to self-reflect, but I don’t know how to instill a desire for that in people who aren’t already inclined in that direction.
Right I mean the whole deal with “planting seeds” is that you never know when or even if they will grow. You do your best and hope your efforts are net positive.