This is a very good article, Bryan. I have found only a few people in my life who are willing to look at physical evidence with an open mind. Thus allegedly outlandish ideas should not be automatically dismissed but should be listened to with respect. A lot of Socratic type questions can bring out logical deficiencies or logical strongpoints. After listening to flat earthers I have learned to detect the weaknesses in their arguments and note the lack of strong points and I can now adequately refute them. My point is that we should seriously engage people with even the craziest ideas and evaluate their arguments objectively.
Any one reading this comment thinks the moon is made out of green cheese?
This is a very good article, Bryan. I have found only a few people in my life who are willing to look at physical evidence with an open mind. Thus allegedly outlandish ideas should not be automatically dismissed but should be listened to with respect. A lot of Socratic type questions can bring out logical deficiencies or logical strongpoints. After listening to flat earthers I have learned to detect the weaknesses in their arguments and note the lack of strong points and I can now adequately refute them. My point is that we should seriously engage people with even the craziest ideas and evaluate their arguments objectively.
Any one reading this comment thinks the moon is made out of green cheese?