I agree that you rarely change anyone’s opinion by simply telling them that they’re wrong and that they should embrace your point of view.
But how else do you respond to a MAGA post spouting lies and conspiracy theories? You simply have to provide accurate facts as well as point out the emotional nature of their logic.
Name-calling is worse than useless because it immediately sends a MAGA member into a “the best defense is offense” state of mind. We should stop giving in to that impulse.
But how do you respond effectively to wrong facts and circular logic?
I agree that you rarely change anyone’s opinion by simply telling them that they’re wrong and that they should embrace your point of view.
But how else do you respond to a MAGA post spouting lies and conspiracy theories? You simply have to provide accurate facts as well as point out the emotional nature of their logic.
Name-calling is worse than useless because it immediately sends a MAGA member into a “the best defense is offense” state of mind. We should stop giving in to that impulse.
But how do you respond effectively to wrong facts and circular logic?