• xfc@lemdro.id
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    7 months ago

    Isn’t that literally the point of debate though? Like it’s not just a discussion, it’s about arguing your case the best? That’s how I’ve understood it anyway

    • The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.worldOP
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      7 months ago

      I’d say that determining truth - or the closest we can get to it - is the point of debate. In a perfect world, both parties would be pleased to reach the same conclusion by the end, no matter whose original case was right.

    • captainlezbian@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      Formalized debate, yes, but a lot of people go into all discussions like that to the point I’d say it’s poisoning our culture. The goal should be a collective arrival at a place closer to truth than either began at.