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Comment on Ask HN: How to deal with loved ones that are affected by fake news?

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Trying to argue someone out of a position is futile. Consider whether you are as open-minded about your opinions as you are expecting them to be.

An interesting approach worth looking into is motivational interviewing:

The central premise: Instead of trying to force other people to change, you’re better off helping them find their own intrinsic motivation to change. You do that by interviewing them — asking open-ended questions and listening carefully — and holding up a mirror so they can see their own thoughts more clearly. If they express a desire to change, you guide them toward a plan.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/31/opinion/change-someones-m...

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