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Re:How to Burst the "Filter Bubble" that Protects Us from Op... by Houshalter on Monday December 02, 2013 @11:16AM (#6834530)
I'd be interested, maybe, in seeing opposing political views or different opinions on economics, or something like that. Because I'm interested in those things and because I'm not very certain that my current beliefs are correct, when I even have a belief. Just today a friend introduced me to a good documentary that partially changed my view of nuclear power and I learned a lot.

However I wouldn't want to get stuck with something that is a complete waste of time, like creationism, or religion, or abortion, or something along those lines. Or something that just doesn't interest me, like, say, climate change or conspiracy theories.

Re:How to Burst the "Filter Bubble" that Protects Us from Op... by joshuacc on Monday December 02, 2013 @04:34PM (#6836694)
Personally, I have found that even in those areas where I find the intellectual position X to be a complete waste of time, it is still well worth my time to engage empathetically with people who strongly believe X.

I am unlikely to have my mind changed, but I am more likely to understand my fellow human beings better than if I just dismiss all people who believe X.