Something To Think About

[pastafreak]

Just saw this...

// We learn more from those with different points of view.
We learn little from those who think the same as us. //

[alavahalf]

"We learn more from those with different points of view.".

With that theory .. those on AB must be surrounded by some of the most knowledgeable people on the planet ?

[naomi24]

Unless we listen to the opposing opinion we can never make informed choices. Additionally, in my opinion, asking questions is equally as important as giving answers because without curiosity no one learns anything.

[Theland]

It is often difficult to break out of the constraints of our worldview in order to appreciate the opposing or more enlightening position.

[THECORBYLOON]

TTT, this is one definition of a pun.

"a form of joke consisting of the use of a word or phrase that can be understood in two different ways, especially one where an association is created between words of similar sound but different meaning. Also called play on words."

Where is the pun in, "what a load of rubbish :)"?

[weecalf]

Remember some one saying If you listen you learn but if you speak you are only repeating what you know .

[pixie374]

I think you can learn from anyone, with similar or opposing views. AB isn't always the best place, as it is typed... and so often, people seem to disagree with what they think someone else thinks, than what they say.
But, you can only take in what people say, and see what makes sense to you.

[royfromaus]

On AB other people tell you what you meant, even when you tell them that isn't what you meant they refuse to change their mind.

[THECORBYLOON]

WEECALF, sometimes when you listen, you learn the other person doesn't know what they're on about.

[Theland]

You say, then I say, then we both agree that I was right all along, except when you said I wasn't and I said I was and you said I wasn't and you said ............. and then Peter said, too, dur hur hur innit eh wot guv yeah?

[alavahalf]

"I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant”