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I was just speaking about something similar with my son. I told him he'll learn who he should and should not correct or try to teach because not everyone wants to learn and most people don't like to be corrected. Add in misinformation and feelings based judgements about "truth" and flat earthers are not the kind of people who are looking to be convinced they are wrong.

I'm not saying I wouldn't discuss things with a flat earther, but I wouldn't feel bad if any attempt to find common ground so we both benefit from the conversation ends up obviously futile.




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"Never try to teach a pig to sing. It only wastes your time and annoys the pig." - Heinlein




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