Chris TrottierNov 14, 2022

Facts don't change minds.

That should be top of mind when arguing on the Internet.

In reality, what often happens when you cite facts is that the person you're arguing with doubles down on their errant belief.

This article from UConn is worth reading. https://today.uconn.edu/2022/08/cognitive-biases-and-brain-biology-help-explain-why-facts-dont-change-minds-2/

Cognitive Biases and Brain Biology Help Explain Why Facts Don't Change Minds - UConn Today

For many people, a challenge to their worldview feels like an attack on their personal identity and can cause them to harden their position

UConn Today
Show threadDie Mad 🇨🇦Nov 14, 2022
@atomicpoet
You cannot use reason to move someone from a position if reason did not get them there in the first place.
Show threadTaid Tôbi
@bjornqc @atomicpoet very true, in particular the herd that voted to leave the EU.
Nov 15, 2022 at 11:34amWeb