This is a great example of how people should go about playing competitive games with their friends, always be ready to point out ways they can do better, even if that would let them win against you.
Not so sure about treating conversation as a competitive game though heh
I think this is why we make the debate/conversation distinction. It’s not a perfect line, and your culture informs where it lies in any situation, but there’s an idea that you switch from “we’re just talking about whatever or exploring some idea” vs “we’re trying to dig deep into the truth of something”.
Knowing when one or the other mode is appropriate is something that’s often lacking in online discussions.
This is a great example of how people should go about playing competitive games with their friends, always be ready to point out ways they can do better, even if that would let them win against you.
Not so sure about treating conversation as a competitive game though heh
I think this is why we make the debate/conversation distinction. It’s not a perfect line, and your culture informs where it lies in any situation, but there’s an idea that you switch from “we’re just talking about whatever or exploring some idea” vs “we’re trying to dig deep into the truth of something”.
Knowing when one or the other mode is appropriate is something that’s often lacking in online discussions.