People disengage with “facts” thrown at them because it’s weird to throw random “facts” at people. You have to get to know people first or else you come off as a weirdo. Even worse when the facts sound conspiratorial in nature. At that point they may disengage if: 1. They cannot validate your claim on the spot, or 2. Your facts are stupid and wrong and you misinterpreted some information and came to wrong conclusions and they sense it, but won’t say anything to avoid confrontation and further argument.
If a person who frequently believes in conspiracies that can and have been debunked comes to me with “facts” I’d also dismiss them. “What do you want me to do with that?” Is exactly something one might say.
If you think you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re probably not.
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You’re projecting here
NTs are typically thrilled to be presented with information that challenges their beliefs. And if it can’t be verified immediately they have no problem saying “that’s interesting - I’d have to look into that”. If the logic is bad, they have no problem saying “I’m not sure I follow your logic” and know it won’t offend or cause conflict with another NT. I can’t tell you how many people I have calmly listened to tell me things I disagree with.
It’s the S and F types who get emotional about being presented information that conflicts with their beliefs, because of the reasons I mention in the video. Abstract concepts without direct application to the world that could bring them into conflict with other people offend them. They have to reject information they can’t accept because accepting new information that breaks with the group is tantamount to an inducement to follow you now, instead of the group. Which is a crazy ask
SFs are fans of “trusted sources” and “experts” because they’re a reasonably good heuristic to follow when the world is largely unknowable by a single mind
Lastly, the entire point of the video was the importance of moving past the kneejerk reaction to feeling like you’re the smartest person in the room, and figuring out what you’re not understanding about people but maybe you didn’t watch the whole thing
What a bad take. Project much?
