Re: Brin: Arguing Doesn't Work: Fact Vs Belief
Matthew Bos <malamute1200-/[email protected]>
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>> New research suggests that misinformed people rarely change their >> minds when presented with the facts >> ? and often become even more attached to their beliefs. The >> finding raises questions about a key principle >> of a strong democracy: that a well-informed electorate is best. >> > > This is why it is futile to argue with religionists. > WTG wrote: That is obvious. Anyone who professes a belief in something unprovable (or provably false) is a denialist. In light of this, what should we call people who do not have belief in C02 based global warming? Denier No Longer Maru, Matthew