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Know when to disengage from unproductive arguments from "summary" of Win Every Argument by Mehdi Hasan
It's important to recognize when a debate or argument is going nowhere fast. There are times when it becomes abundantly clear that the other person is not interested in having a productive, rational discussion. Instead, they may be resorting to personal attacks, logical fallacies, or simply repeating their point without engaging with your counterarguments. In such situations, it's best to disengage rather than waste your time and energy on an unproductive exchange. Disengaging from unproductive arguments does not mean that you are conceding defeat or admitting that the other person is right. It simply means that you are choosing not to engage with someone who is not willing to engage with you in a meaningful way. By disengaging, you are demonstrating that you value your time and energy and that you are not willing to partic...
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