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(2018)
Wow, that is correct and there is no counterargument. Debate is indeed very stupid.
But any form of debate is inherently flawed. The aim of debate is not to provide a detailed, cogent, well-sourced answer to the question at hand. The aim of debate is to be the most convincing, not the smartest, and anyone who’s good at debating knows this.
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The main message of this article is that debate has become a superficial activity which does not lead to any meaningful or productive dialogue. The author argues that the purpose of debating is more about being convincing and not necessarily smart or well informed. This article critiques the modern form of debating, suggesting that it does not produce thoughtful discourse but rather superficial conversations with no real resolution. The author believes that true learning cannot be achieved when debating solely for the purpose of defeating an opposing argument.
Keywords: Debate, Stupid, Flawed, Convincing, Smart, Discourse
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