@Sheril Not only that, it seems a quality rare and almost lost in social media. Polarized and not able to see the other side. It has been puzzling me especially lately.
most people who make arguments in politics do so to accomplish some ulterior motive, for example to change the culture.
in scholarship, arguments are often made to explain new insights and share knowledge
these differences by the speaaker make a big difference to the listener, and says much about the sort of talks about politics and religion that sagan engaged in.
@fluffy@Sheril The thing is only via communication we will be able to come to mutual understanding. This is a universal truth, also in politics. Those that shout out and point out are often blind and deaf to others arguments. It is the wrong path…