So many arguments, so much time wasted debating.. why do people bother ?
Trying to talk each other into changing the other person's mind ?
> AI Overview: The phrase "in debate, truth is born" (Russian: ะฒ ัะฟะพัะต ัะพะถะดะฐะตััั ะธััะธะฝะฐ) suggests that truth emerges from the clash of opposing ideas. Rooted in ancient Greek philosophy and often attributed to 17th-century philosopher Nicolas Boileau, this concept posits that, through rigorous argument and dialectic, perspectives are refined, errors are exposed, and a clearer understanding of reality is revealed.
This hinges on these premises / assumptions -
* There even exists any single "truth" to speak of and to share ( vs. "What is truth?" )
* Both parties are acting in good faith
* Both parties share a common goal (to find the truth).
* Both parties operate from a shared set of logical rules.
* Both parties have mutual respect and consider each other to be competent equals.
* New evidence can change either person's mind.
In reality, however, perhaps none of these are applicable.
Too often people pass opinions and choices for truth, and they do it with unielding conviction.
Plenty of time and energy is wasted in pointless arguments that have no chance to ever succeed.
Time and energy that could be better spent - working, organizing, completing projects, or divorcing and moving apart, say.
I think it's better to speak of "my truth" and "your truth".
I'm just going to do my thing, and save the breath.