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Why is it good to hear an opposing argument?

Posted on May 30, 2021 by followingreason

An open mind is rare these days.  Many people make up their minds before even hearing another position.  It’s become increasingly common to respond with the first Google posting that supports your position without sifting through the arguments.  Search engines … Continue reading →

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How should we use social media?

Posted on May 16, 2021 by followingreason

Social media can be a waste of time that hurts our self-esteem and amplifies our worse instincts.  We filter through a timeline of mundane details about acquaintances’ lives, links about fads, useless personality tests, and advertisements.  Excessive time spent on … Continue reading →

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What is the rational response to emotion?

Posted on May 16, 2021 by followingreason

When we face a new challenge, unhealthy emotion can distort our view of reality.  Often, we are not self-conscious of our emotions twisting our perception. Unlike healthy emotion guided by reason, unhealthy emotion is an inebriation. Realizing that we have … Continue reading →

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What is the Difference Between Reason and Rhetoric?

Posted on May 14, 2021 by followingreason

A person with an open mind answers questions by following the evidence, not by fitting facts into an established narrative.  Accuracy involves letting go of the need to prove what you believe is correct.  Avoiding narratives and rhetorical techniques is … Continue reading →

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What is reason and why should we follow it?

Posted on May 9, 2021 by followingreason

Everyone thinks that they are reasonable and the person they are having a disagreement with is not. We realize reason is useful for achieving our goals and describing the world. We all want to have it, but we don’t want … Continue reading →

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For Everyone You Meet

Posted on May 9, 2021 by followingreason

The last year has been challenging for everyone.  We have all faced the same storm, but we are in different ‘situational’ boats.  Some people lost loved ones or were sick at the hospital.  (Tragic number found here) Some people lived … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on April 26, 2021 by followingreason

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

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