#disagreement — Public Fediverse posts

Stanford researchers find a single question could be the key to changing someone’s mind

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/stanford-research-shows-single-question-could-be-key-to-changing-someones-mind-ex1/

A quotation from Abraham Fortas

Any departure from absolute regimentation may cause trouble. Any variation from the majority’s opinion may inspire fear. Any word spoken, in class, in the lunchroom, or on the campus, that deviates from the view of another person may start an argument or cause a disturbance. But our Constitution says we must take this risk, and our history says that it is this sort of hazardous freedom — this kind of openness — that is the basis of our national strength and of the independence and vigor of Americans who grow up and live in this relatively permissive, often disputatious, society.

Abraham Fortas (1910–1982) American academic, jurist, lawyer; US Supreme Court Justice (1965–69)
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, 393 U.S. 503, 508 (1969) [majority opinion]

More about this quote: wist.info/fortas-abe/13226/

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Uniformity is the Exception

https://simplebender.com/2026/08/08/uniformity-is-the-exception/

A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

ERR, v.i. To believe or act in a way contrary to my beliefs and actions.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Err,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1884-05-24)

More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/85250…

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Stanford researchers find a single question could be the key to changing someone’s mind

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/stanford-research-shows-single-question-could-be-the-key-to-changing-someones-mind-ex1/

A quotation from Robert Louis Stevenson

Marriage is one long conversation, chequered by disputes.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) Scottish essayist, novelist, poet
Essay (1882-08), “Talk and Talkers (A Sequel),” Cornhill Magazine, Vol. 46

More about this quote: wist.info/stevenson-robert-lou…

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Something has shifted in the way we speak to one another

There was a time (not even that long ago) when #disagreement was considered healthy

Friends could argue #politics over dinner, colleagues #debate #ideas in meetings, families could hold entirely #opposing views & still sit together on Sunday afternoon

Somewhere along the way, that ability has disappeared

Since the #pandemic, something fundamental shifted in the way we speak to one another

https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/26189033.something-shifted-way-speak-one-another---column/

#aggression #violence

A quotation from Churchill

To jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war.

Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British statesman and author
Speech (1954-06-25), luncheon, White House, Washington, DC

More about this quote: wist.info/churchill-winston/13…

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Dogfirmations with Doofie and Dingus: Disagreement

Doofie and Dingus are on the same team, even if they don't see eye to eye.

#Disagreement #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #Animals #Photography #Dog #Nature #Pets #Affirmations #Art

View Dogfirmation: https://dogs.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/?dogID=157#today

Dogfirmations with Doofie and Dingus: Disagreement

Doofie and Dingus are on the same team, even if they don't see eye to eye.

View Dogfirmation: https://dogs.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/?dogID=157#today

#Disagreement #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #Animals #Photography #Dog #Nature #Pets #Affirmations

A quotation from Lyman Beecher

No great advance has been made in science, religion, or politics, without controversy.

Lyman Beecher (1775-1863) American minister, preacher, abolitionist
Sermon (1823-10-15), “The Faith Once Delivered to the Saints,” Worcester, Massachusetts

More about this quote: wist.info/beecher-lyman/83178/

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