drop bear
Sr. Grandmaster
Interesting analogy. I can think of specific posts on this forum from different posters where this is true. But taking the analogy a bit further, I can also think of posts that are more like a compliant drill. There are more than a few people here who agree or disagree with people based on who they are or in what style they train rather than what they're actually posting.
Some posters approach conversation like a flow drill, or perhaps light sparring. Some approach it like it's a street fight.
To be more specific, I'd say that debate in its classic form is akin to sparring. Once the emotions start entering the picture, it's more fighting than sparring.
Interesting to see those that endorse compliant drill and the way they view communication vs those that endorse resistance.
How far your can push robust debate depends how quickly your feelings get hurt.
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The only way people learn about classic argument and therefore critical thinking is through internet arguments. And yes it is a much more brash version. As befits the internet.
Now the interesting thing about the internet is the concern of creating an echo chamber.
The web's 'echo chamber' leaves us none the wiser (Wired UK)
I can now easily get information that only supports my veiw. Which I am sure would make me feel happier about myself but ultimately will make me an idiot.
I would prefer the emoticons.
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