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No, I clearly said that I was not particularly emotionally invested in my arguments... Is reading hard?

Sorry, I mis-read

So you're not emotionally attached to any of your arguments ?

And should you be proven wrong, you would not care a jot

If that's indeed true, you are a rare breed of debater, as most do actually care if their arguments are true or not.
 
Sorry, I mis-read

So you're not emotionally attached to any of your arguments ?

And should you be proven wrong, you would not care a jot

If that's indeed true, you are a rare breed of debater, as most do actually care if their arguments are true or not.
The entire point of me debating my points is to find someone to prove me wrong. It furthers my understanding of the topic and tests my knowledge and my understanding of both the subject and the world.

If I can't be proven wrong, then perhaps my understanding of the topic is sound.
 
The entire point of me debating my points is to find someone to prove me wrong. It furthers my understanding of the topic and tests my knowledge and my understanding of both the subject and the world.

If I can't be proven wrong, then perhaps my understanding of the topic is sound.

Well I can respect that

Though I'd say the point is to test how sound your views are, rather than a desire to be proven wrong. I don't think anyone has that as a goal, from internet forum debater to Nobel prize winning scientist.

However if your world view is indeed proven wrong, it is uncomfortable to say the least
 
Well I can respect that

Though I'd say the point is to test how sound your views are, rather than a desire to be proven wrong. I don't think anyone has that as a goal, from internet forum debater to Nobel prize winning scientist.

However if your world view is indeed proven wrong, it is uncomfortable to say the least
I would argue that the scientific method specifically seeks to prove a given hypothesis wrong. That's the entire point of the system, form hypothesis and then perform tests to prove it incorrect.

But I agree that I perhaps worded my desire of debate imperfectly, and appreciate and agree with your clarification.
 
I would argue that the scientific method specifically seeks to prove a given hypothesis wrong. That's the entire point of the system, form hypothesis and then perform tests to prove it incorrect.

But I agree that I perhaps worded my desire of debate imperfectly, and appreciate and agree with your clarification.

Perhaps, since you cannot prove something to be true (except mathematical proofs).

Though I would alter the wording to say that the scientific method aims to see if a hypothesis CAN be disproved
The goal is not to disprove it per se.
 
The defense and protection of the state and of the United States is an obligation of all persons within the state. The legislature shall provide for the discharge of this obligation and for the maintenance and regulation of an organized militia.
 
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
 
Perhaps, since you cannot prove something to be true (except mathematical proofs).

Though I would alter the wording to say that the scientific method aims to see if a hypothesis CAN be disproved
The goal is not to disprove it per se.
Hard to argue with your points! Thanks man!
 
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