Whose mind do you think you’re changing?

Published October 9, 2022 12:00am ET



Has anyone changed your mind about something by yelling at you? Or the reverse – have you succeeded in changing someone’s mind by badgering or belittling them?

The answer to both questions is probably no. Yet, this is a popular approach when discussing politics.

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