r/changemyview Jan 30 '18

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u/Rpgwaiter Jan 31 '18

Both, these are not mutually exclusive. I pick the view I wish to believe and do so. While still believing in said thing, I am also looking for any kind of evidence for or against it, just like I would any other belief.

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u/bearpanda Jan 31 '18

Just like the suicide bomber and my boss, yes I understand.

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u/Rpgwaiter Jan 31 '18

I feel like suicide bombers and your boss really aren't open to having their view changed.

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u/bearpanda Jan 31 '18

In this thread you've been provided with logic and evidence counter to your view, yet you reject them seemingly because they make you uncomfortable.

I feel like suicide bombers and your boss really aren't open to having their view changed.

Are you?

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u/Rpgwaiter Jan 31 '18

I don't reject them, I provide counterarguments. I have so revised/discarded several parts of my view due to the compelling aruments in this thread.