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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
Ridicule mixed with rational argument is actually far more effective than empathetic arguments. It is not in fact a bad strategy
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It's actually probably the least effective strategy there is. This just isn't how moral psychology works. Our brains are not wired for this, unfortunately - when it comes to political and moral beliefs, rational arguments are largely ineffective and mockery simply makes people defensive and encourages them to double down.
Basically, human beings kind of suck.