I hate this timeline so much.

[askpippa@c.im]

@Flowermob Sometimes it works -- at least a little. I've had online discussions where I've presented facts which lead to several encouraging exchanges. Being able to explain things helps too. Don't just say "it's X!" -- link to an excellent source that explains it. You know you've made a difference if they start asking questions. It's super important to keep a neutral and friendly tone. And also know when to quit if the fact-approach doesn't show any promise.

[hunterz@mastodon.sdf.org]

@_r @Flowermob yeah this seems like too perfect of a setup

[newhereish@mastodon.social]

@Flowermob The take away of this is that science works, and that doesn't change how people think.

[shironeko@fedi.tesaguri.club]

@Flowermob it would have created a contradiction otherwise, this guy just saved the universe.

[badtux@mastodon.social]

@Flowermob People *do* change their minds when you show them facts -- but not the person you're arguing with. When I'm arguing, I'm arguing for the sake of the audience, those who have no oar in either boat and can be persuaded to either side. i already realize that for example a hardcore Notsee is not going to change his mind about what should be done with untermenschen. I argue for the sake of keeping gullible kids from adopting the same horrifying ideology, not to convince him of anything.

[caileangallimore@mastodon.social]

@Flowermob
What is "True" depends on who you talked to.
Facts, not so much.

[sanguish@iosdev.space]

@Flowermob I think the datte must be wrong by about 10 years on the quote

[pizzademon@mastodon.online]

@Flowermob

[gdinwiddie@mastodon.social]

@Flowermob I think planting questions may be more effective than facts. If they grow, they can trigger the thrill of discovery.

[iveyline@mastodon.nz]

@Flowermob Alternative facts sgain?

[ewaningvald@framapiaf.org]

#alt4you #alt4u

Screenshot of a tweet posted by Catherine na Nollag @cafernblue on the 10th of december 2019
It reads : I still think my favorite thing that's ever happened to me on the internet is the Time a guy said "people change their mindq when you show them facts" and I said *actually studies show that's nor true" and linked TWO (two written in capslock) sources and he said "yeah well I still thinks it works"

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[flowermob@mastodon.social]

@Iveyline What?