07-29-2015, 08:50 AM
Thanks for posting Justin, I enjoyed the article.
Opinions and beliefs are almost impossible to discuss with another person. I always thought it's because we put so little effort into gaining either one - that we're not willing to put any effort into changing them. It's not like the effort required to learn a profession, or a hobby, or other skill. Consideration of additional information to an opinion or belief is just wasted time to most people because we already think this or believe that, and we're done with it. Now, let's go watch some TV.
Opinions and beliefs are almost impossible to discuss with another person. I always thought it's because we put so little effort into gaining either one - that we're not willing to put any effort into changing them. It's not like the effort required to learn a profession, or a hobby, or other skill. Consideration of additional information to an opinion or belief is just wasted time to most people because we already think this or believe that, and we're done with it. Now, let's go watch some TV.
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves