Re:The Ocean is Broken (2013)
by dredmorbius on Wednesday February 05, 2014 @05:58PM
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I'm not arguing that we're having different discussion, though the person who seems to be trying to control the direction is you.
"Interesting to think about" and "productive" are distinct. I'm focused more on the latter.
You ultimately can't control what other people are going to do, say, or think. You're the one here expressing frustration with the discussion (and others interpretations of what you're saying). You can engage or not. I try to express myself clearly and cogently, and, if it's clear that there's not going to be some meeting of minds (which can be great, useful, and productive where it occurs), at least try to gain an understanding of where the other person's coming from. Though often that too fails.
"Interesting to think about" and "productive" are distinct. I'm focused more on the latter.
You ultimately can't control what other people are going to do, say, or think. You're the one here expressing frustration with the discussion (and others interpretations of what you're saying). You can engage or not. I try to express myself clearly and cogently, and, if it's clear that there's not going to be some meeting of minds (which can be great, useful, and productive where it occurs), at least try to gain an understanding of where the other person's coming from. Though often that too fails.