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Good_Burning_Plastic comments on Six Ways To Get Along With People Who Are Totally Wrong* - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Good_Burning_Plastic 30 May 2015 02:30:48PM 1 point [-]

Why would people engage in arguments where nothing serious is at stake (other than posturing and social grooming) and wouldn't it be better for them do something useful instead?

Why would people watch movies and wouldn't it be better for them do something useful instead?

Why would people read novels and wouldn't it be better for them do something useful instead?

Comment author: Lumifer 01 June 2015 03:04:18PM 0 points [-]

The answer to both questions is "pleasure".

Do want to say that people argue for the pleasure of arguing?

Comment author: Good_Burning_Plastic 02 June 2015 10:34:03PM 2 points [-]

Yes, they often do.