It’s only good for entertainment. I doubt anyone ever had their mind changed from watching a debate. If anything it just normalizes bad stances by crowding out the good ones (gish gallop but not necessarily intentional).
A ton of brain cycles are wasted on the mental gymnastics required for understanding liberalism
It’s only good for entertainment. I doubt anyone ever had their mind changed from watching a debate. If anything it just normalizes bad stances by crowding out the good ones (gish gallop but not necessarily intentional).
A ton of brain cycles are wasted on the mental gymnastics required for understanding liberalism
I can’t say it’s certainly common, but I personally, and at least a couple friends, have changed my mind on things by seeing debates.