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When confronted with an irrational person who won't listen, are non-rational or emotional appeals more convincing?
Some people are intransigent even in the face of reasonable evidence and rational arguments. Since they didn't arrive at the position by arguments and evidence, is it possible they won't be persuaded by the same. Is it worth arguing with them or is it better to try a different approach?
11 AnswersPsychology7 years agoatheists: we can be good without God, but what is good?
but why should your or my definition of good be binding on anyone? in other words how can anyone tell me I'm wrong?
19 AnswersReligion & Spirituality7 years agowell enough to work but don't feel like answering when people say how are you? how should I act?
... without appearing rude? A lot of people just say it out of habit but for me it's just a reminder of how blurg I feel.
3 AnswersEtiquette8 years agodo you read the writings of those with whom you disagree to understand their position?
I don't agree with Dawkins, Krauss or Hawking on the question of the existence of God- I think there are good reasons to think God exists, but I'd like to understand how they get to their current position so I've decided to read a universe from nothing, the greatest show on earth and the grand design. Will you take the challenge with me and read the best arguments from the other side?
7 AnswersReligion & Spirituality8 years agoDo One Direction dress in women's clothing, or men's clothes styled after women's styles?
I think part of the attraction of the band to women is that these boys dress like girls. I haven't seen any guy but them wear those clothes, I haven't seen those clothes in my local department stores menswear section. the closest thing I can think of is women's summer picnic collection or that kind of boatwear gear you see, with the stripes and long pants. hey, maybe they're going for moms.
4 AnswersFashion & Accessories8 years agoAre there any slightly overweight pop stars?
2 AnswersRock and Pop8 years agoHow to overcome mental exhaustion?
Everything mentally challenging requires so much effort and seems to take a long time to accomplish. The thought of doing certain activities is daunting and discouraging.
3 AnswersPsychology8 years agoGangnam Style: Why is the video so much sleazier than the song?
The English translation of the song is about a woman who is more attractive than one who bares it all but so many of the scenes in the music video zoom in on women's almost bare posteriors.
2 AnswersOther - Music8 years agoWhat is the god "Gosh" like?
I hear heaps of people talking about this Gosh. They're like "oh my gosh!" or "Gosh!". Is this some kind of new religion?
3 AnswersReligion & Spirituality8 years agoIf we are at best merely energy, why is equality such a noble pursuit?
In a sense we are all already equal in the most basic way. Anything on top of that is merely, I don't know, illusory.
5 AnswersPhilosophy8 years agoCan a bunch of "molecules-in motion" do anything that can be objectively called...?
"shocking" or "horrific"
1 AnswerCurrent Events8 years agoP/S: Do you reject anything labelled "conspiracy theory" because of the label or...?
...do you investigate the claim and then reject it on the basis of your own investigation?
2 AnswersMedia & Journalism8 years ago