Re: how arguing more will make you smarter

Lengthy debate tends to shift the position of both over a longer period of time. People may not realise because they are more fixated on winning.

Re: how arguing more will make you smarter

[QUOTE=AnnieS;1511140]Hey you rained on my parade!

Constructive debate is healthy and can be educational. Challenging thinking is what the article is about but it uses the language of conflict. Conflict is only positive where ego is put aside. But then if you put aside ego do you have any conflict left?[/QUOTE]

No, we have a cup of tea instead.

Re: how arguing more will make you smarter

I think the article is saying that having a cup of tea and getting on with everyone leads to inertia and stifles creativity. But I am quite happy just having a cup of tea these days. After all with all the learning we still haven't progressed that much because all the conflict destroys half the learning along the way.

Re: how arguing more will make you smarter

I dislike arguing; to me it is a pointless and time-consuming task.

Agree, though, that the internet can be a great thing.