Honest Discussions and Arguments

It is interesting to see how people view the world and what narratives that they fall into. I have to wonder about some people who are so focused on one particular narrative if they are looking at the other side of the argument. Maybe there is some level of pride that prevents people from looking the other way, and it could be that most people just do not want to be wrong, which is normal human behavior. Admittedly, I do not like reading critiques of my work, but I have to admit that especially as of late, it has helped my writing quite a bit.

I am not particularly interested in bad or intellectually dishonest arguments, but that does not stop individuals from expressing them. I am of the opinion that things should generally make sense and be logical, and that goes for arguments or stories. When things do not make sense or are on an illogical foundation, then cracks form and things tend to crumble. We see that in arguments and in bad stories as well. Of course, the world does not always operate in this manner.

I do like listening to people, and that gives me various ideas. Everyone has what is called a “blind spot,” and it is good to hear what others have to say in order to fill that blind spot, even if it is something that one might disagree with. In the end, I think that just makes a stronger and wiser individual.