I intentionally expose myself to opinions I disagree with all the time. Even opinions that make me mad.
One reason is that I might be wrong and I'd like to know if I am. How will I know unless I seek out the opposing opinions of others?
Another reason is that if I can see the holes in those other opinions and am able to describe how and why those holes make the other opinion collapse in on itself, it can help me strengthen my own argument. Plus, I can better see if I am ignoring any such holes in my own opinions.
Telling the other person why they are wrong isn't going to go anywhere, because they won't believe they are wrong, so it's probably pointless to debate them on it. Sometimes it's fun, anyway, but don't expect it to convince them of anything.
Regardless of the reasons, you should seek out crazy, stupid, delusional opinions sometimes. Just don't get sucked in like the poor sap you're listening to did.
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Being able to step outside the echo chamber is a very good thing. I think the most successful people tend to look at views other than their own, if only just to find out what the wackos are thinking. Seeing other opinions while actually thinking about them, rather just reacting, is something I wish more people would practice!
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