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LawrenceC comments on Is arguing worth it? If so, when and when not? Also, how do I become less arrogant? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: LawrenceC 01 December 2014 02:41:15PM 0 points [-]

I've been struggling with this problem as well - for example, one of my family members believes very strongly in 'fate' in the traditional fatalist sense, while several others are practicing Buddhists. Most of the time we have a tacit agreement to avoid these topics - because my beliefs probably look very bizarre to them as well, and it is unlikely that any of us will change our mind.