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.


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