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On 08/13/09 19:49, Daniel Bastos wrote:
> I'm against all forms of persuasion.
>
> I find that actually a good way to live. You present the facts, and
> speak your mind. Done. I don't see ``debates'' as something very
> useful.[*]
"Presenting the facts/speaking your mind" and persuasion are not
mutually exclusive.
Persuasion is defined by intention. You're describing an action. The
two can't be compared.
And (live) debates are a totally different beast (and usually a waste
of time beyond the entertainment they provide).
> I don't actually think that there is true persuasion. I say if you
> convinced someone, only fooled them. But if you contributed for them
> to truly understand something and in the end they really agree with
> you, then I guess you're theory truly works --- well, at least some
> think so. (I don't mean I can precisely distinguish persuasion from
> communication, but I trust you get the idea.)
Even if I look at it your way, I fail to see why students on
playgrounds can't try to persuade others regarding any topic.
--
Doctor to patient: Although it's nothing serious, let's keep an eye on
it to make sure it doesn't turn into a major lawsuit.
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