Saturday, July 2, 2011

Point/Counterpoint


The Captive Man: Episode 11 - Point/Counterpoint from Christopher Kim on Vimeo.

People don't know how to argue anymore.  The word "argue" even has a negative connotation.  You're picturing people getting red in the face, suppressing their rage with all their might.

The art of arguing is dead, and it is no Lazarus.  One wonders how any government functions at all when you consider basic human psychology.  Did you know that when your beliefs are challenged with cold, hard facts, your factually incorrect beliefs actually get stronger?

It's no surprise then that some of the most powerful people in the world still think that a basic scientific principle like evolution is debatable, and that complete mumbo jumbo like Intelligent Design should be taught in school.  (After Intro to Astrology but before Secrets of The Secret, I would assume.)  

And, just so you know, I have a lot of practical experience.  I live in Austin.  I've spent countless hours trying to convince conspiracy theorists that that contrail in the sky is actually from a normal jet, not some mysterious rocket sent to doom us all.  It's exhausting.

3 comments:

Christine Kim said...

oh that keaton

Christopher said...

Maybe next season he'll run for president.

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