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Scott Armstrong

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Does sharing ideas change minds?

Does the ability to spread ideas far and wide at speed mean that the ideas will get better? That there will be more new ideas? Or will we see regurgitation rather than cogitation?

Are people that willing to change their opinions and beliefs without rigorous experience?

In the age of social networking, does argument serve any purpose beyond that of entertaining pastime?

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    Tiara Shafiq

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    Apr 11 2011: I've had this happen through my blog and on my other social networks, so it is indeed possible! You'll need to be able to interact with people beyond your closed circle though.

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