Once it was demonstrated to me that I was wrong acknowledge that I was wrong and we moved forward.
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Yeah. But more often I have made mistakes, then come back later to say it was a mistake. I issue corrections a lot. It's harder to make that connection when in a heated argument.
Yes, it sucks, I feel stupid, and if the person that I was arguing with is angry then I'm fucked whether or not I apologise or try to learn more
I really can't think of a time where I have. But I also don't see myself making factual claims about anything without having sufficient first hand experience. If I get into any kind of online "argument", my contribution is basically only going to be logic, not facts. The other person brings the facts and we walk down the logic tree together.
All the time
This is an accurate description of most national governments
Prove it
Often. I just say something like "okay, you might be right/you're entirely right, my bad and thank you". I like to ask and answer all sorts of things, this happens somewhat often, lol.
No....wait, yes.