some people are just infuriating and make one lose one's sense of reason
That's an interesting heuristic. Yeah, I suppose if I am able to stay calm and not go ad-hominem even when I see references to [insert name of my least-favored writer here], then I am truly practicing rational thinking.
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Well said, although I suspect you're preaching to the choir with this one.
Another problem is, some people are just infuriating and make one lose one's sense of reason.
> ... some people are just infuriating and make one lose one's sense of reason.
A disagreement and an idea.
The disagreement: No one makes me lose my sense of reason. Let's take responsibility for our own emotions, responses, etc.
The idea: Learn to avoid responding at all, if a reasonable response is not possible.
some people are just infuriating and make one lose one's sense of reason
That's an interesting heuristic. Yeah, I suppose if I am able to stay calm and not go ad-hominem even when I see references to [insert name of my least-favored writer here], then I am truly practicing rational thinking.