So you’re back again for another brain bashing, I like.

This week I want to talk about agreement with others and the difficulties that arise from trying to force a viewpoint onto someone.

In the past, I was of the belief that if you had a compelling argument or perspective, then by the power of your logic and reasoning you could bring the other side over to your camp. Man, that couldn’t be further from the truth, and shows how much I had to learn, and still need to learn.

Now, don’t get me wrong, you can flip a certain proportion of people with this method. You can provide all the facts, give a rousing speech and even delve into the emotional angle of the issue as well. But, because humans are the way we are, a large proportion will still vehemently resist you.

The reasons for this can vary greatly from person to person and issue to issue. But if the COVID pandemic has taught me anything, it is that people hate to be told want to do. Take for instance the vaccine mandates, there are those who rally against it because they think that the vaccine is a 5G conspiracy by Bill Gates; however, there are also others that have been vaccinated themselves but campaign against the mandates because they think they damage freedom or liberty (insert other libertarian buzzwords). The irony is the disease carries way more risk than the vaccine does, but people resent it because they feel forced to do something.

That is just one topical example, other examples can be drawn from any avenue where there is disagreement, which is essentially everything. What is important to know then, is that in any viewpoint there will always be those that agree with you, regardless if they actually know the reasons why, and those who don’t agree even if they do understand your reasoning. The goal then should be to not get too attached to your perspective, because if you do you might become hostile when they do not appreciate the genius of your logic.

Now, I know this all might seem so obvious but sometimes we forget this in the heat of a debate and then get hurt. Regardless if not everyone agrees with you, remember that it isn’t necessarily your job to get people to see the light. At times the best you can do is be informed and alert.

Thanks once again my Hedites, keep working your magic. We’re coming to the end of the year and I want you to know I have some exciting stuff to share with you. So, stay tuned

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