I'd like to talk about this, I tend to find that there are a lot of people in real life and online who can reason pretty well but who are seriously loath to reach a conclusion or make a judgement.
Judgementalism per se is considered wrong, you are fine so long as you state all sides of the argument and say you're undecided (I've done this myself, quite a bit, more so online or where the topic is less of a practical one or related to immediate circumstances) but dont strike out in favour of a particular position, suggest you are willing to hear out others but presently you're sticking with your own.
I think that this is to do with type, I also think its to do with group or social dynamics but I also think it has real major consequences, either on a micro scale of the individual or the macro scale of a society.
I've heard people talk in books or on talk shows about assertiveness, generally I think this is a sophisticated put down, much like "now dont be defensive" or "you're getting defensive" usually companioned with a reassuring touch on the arm or upper arm but I think the whole issue of assertiveness is defunct if people cant reach conclusions or make judgements and stick to them until they're persuaded otherwise in the first place. What do you think?
Judgementalism per se is considered wrong, you are fine so long as you state all sides of the argument and say you're undecided (I've done this myself, quite a bit, more so online or where the topic is less of a practical one or related to immediate circumstances) but dont strike out in favour of a particular position, suggest you are willing to hear out others but presently you're sticking with your own.
I think that this is to do with type, I also think its to do with group or social dynamics but I also think it has real major consequences, either on a micro scale of the individual or the macro scale of a society.
I've heard people talk in books or on talk shows about assertiveness, generally I think this is a sophisticated put down, much like "now dont be defensive" or "you're getting defensive" usually companioned with a reassuring touch on the arm or upper arm but I think the whole issue of assertiveness is defunct if people cant reach conclusions or make judgements and stick to them until they're persuaded otherwise in the first place. What do you think?