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[-] erev@lemmy.world 9 points 7 months ago

I am someone who does that because I'm objective enough to recognize my own fallibility and that if I'm presented with reasonable and logical evidence, i will accept it and change my perspective.

It also usually stops fighting and helps progress to a constructive discussion.

[-] TheDoozer@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago

I do that, too, and I regularly get the "you're always right, I'm always wrong" commentary. I respond, no, I'm often wrong, I just don't make a big deal out of it so you don't notice. I'd be happy to move on without a fuss when you're wrong, too, if you'll allow it.

Because seriously, being wrong is not a big deal. Everybody is wrong at some point, and regularly. Just correct yourself and move on, it's not a hit to your identity or person.

[-] erev@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

I agree wholeheartedly. Being wrong is a good thing sometimes, it means you are indeed living life and learning. There may subjectively be better things to be wrong about sometimes, but it's usually only a big deal if you make it one.

Yeah I like to acknowledge when I'm wrong, it makes me think carefully next time I think I'm right about something, and to challenge my assumptions about things.

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