Calling bullshit
Admirable, but misguided. Fact-based argument has never been effective. The Greeks knew this. We keep forgetting it at our own peril. We know how to think critically; most of us simply choose not to.<p>The audience who would see this kind of course&#x2F;site are likely people who pretty much already have their head screwed on the right way. It would be much better to train them in effective rhetoric so they can counter the bullshit in real arguments.<p>We keep forgetting that people tend to support policies and politicians for largely social and psychological reasons, not because of facts and ideology. The former are where the real battle is fought.<p>I spend a lot of time debating with people who disagree with me politically. It&#x27;s nearly impossible to have a factual debate. So stop trying. Instead, make your point based on common morals, do it with compassion and generosity of spirit, and don&#x27;t allow the goalposts of the debate to be moved. Throw in like two of couple of your choicest facts and sources, but don&#x27;t expect them to help. Move on and repeat.