That’s why I tell people who are into political theory that we need to read books by important and popular ideological opponents to our own beliefs so that we can have a better understanding of things and come to better informed conclusions. My book reading club does not seem interested in that though, which is sad.
I really like doing the opposite of this comic, i.e. reading a book titled “you are wrong”, and then I’m like “I knew it!”. Even if I don’t change my mind, I like finding angles I hadn’t considered, because as you allude to, it can help to argue one’s ideological stance.
I think different book clubs serve different purposes, and it’s unfortunate that yours isn’t scratching your itch. I wonder if they’re craving something different to you; I’m thinking of how, when I have experienced a piece of media that has resonated with me, I go through a period where I want to immerse myself in that media, and I’m desperate to discuss it with my friends. I wonder if that’s what your current book club are seeking
“You are wrong.”
“You are wrong.”
“You are wrong.”
“This is bullshit!”
Confirmation bias
Where his short tho
Thought you had x-ray vision until I realized the typo
Lol I think I was falling asleep when I typed that. I need to remember not to comment when I’m literally in bed trying to fall asleep or eventually I’ll do a covfefe.
