When to End a Debate

When to End a Debate

Author: Francis Tapon November 4, 2023 Duration: 4:24

You debate someone daily. It could be your partner, friend, co-worker, boss, or an anonymous a*****e on social media.


Debates can be exhausting and unproductive, especially if you're debating someone close-minded and inflexible. I've made controversial points about:



Therefore, I have plenty of experience debating intransigent people.


In the past, I would waste time debating religion (I have a BA degree in Religion) and other taboo subjects, but lately, I've developed a new technique to avoid having useless discussions.


I reveal my simple tactic below that you can employ when you're talking about:


  • The JFK assassination

  • UFOs

  • 9/11

  • COVID

  • Or any other third-rail discussion


Lastly, look in the mirror! Make sure you apply the same question to yourself! Maybe you're the stubborn one! Tell the other person what evidence you want to see before changing your mind.


Watch the YouTube Video

I hope it's helpful! If so, share!


 


More info

To leave an anonymous voicemail that I could use on the podcast, go to SpeakPipe.com/FTapon


You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.



If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! 


On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:



My Patrons sponsored this show!


Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon


Rewards start at just $2/month!


Affiliate links

Start your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!


In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken


Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!


For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear.



Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

There's a certain kind of travel that changes you, not just your location. It’s the slow, immersive kind where the journey itself becomes the teacher. In WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life, Francis Tapon acts as your guide into this world, exploring how leaving familiar ground can fundamentally reshape your perspective. This isn't about quick tips or itineraries; it's about the deeper conversations that happen at the crossroads of culture, society, and personal growth. Each episode delves into how we engage with places and people, often weaving in discussions about the role of modern technology in both enabling and complicating these profound experiences. You'll hear stories and insights that challenge the conventional tourist mindset, pushing toward a more thoughtful, engaged way of moving through the world. Francis draws from a wealth of experience to discuss concepts like vagabonding and deep travel, making the case that the greatest souvenirs aren't trinkets, but transformed thoughts. Tuning into this podcast feels like sitting down with a well-traveled friend who understands that the real destination is often a shift within yourself. It’s for anyone who believes that travel, at its best, is a powerful catalyst for learning and living differently.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 388

WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life
Podcast Episodes
80,000 COVID vs. 80,000 Flu Deaths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:07
As of today (May 11, 2020), 80,000 Americans have died from COVID-19.In 2018, 80,000 Americans died of the flu. It was a bad flu year.You can watch this on YouTube too.It's fascinating how we look at death.The Infection…
8 Flaws in Bitcoin’s Stock-to-Flow Model Will Doom It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:12
Read the article or watch the video about this podcast. It's helpful to see the graphs. I copied the article and graphs below, but use this link if the images don't pop up in your podcast player.https://www.youtube.com/w…
Gold Expert On Bitcoin, Stock-To-Flow, Asteroids, Depression [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:33
When I travel, I love to observe common ground in a sea of diversity.The planet has over 100 currencies, but there's one thing that everyone agrees is money: gold.So far, COVID-19 has killed 200,000, which has added to t…
Bitcoin vs. Other Crypto Currencies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:49
Last week, I got this email from Robert Hahn, whom I interviewed a couple of months ago on this podcast. He wrote:Hey Francis! I listened to your most recent podcast with Rejoice. Afterwards I looked into investment in c…
Solving the Coronavirus Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:09
How do you think we should solve the Coronapocolypse? Should we keep sheltering in place for another month or two?What metrics would you look at to decide when enough is enough?Rejoice and I debate my solution to the Cor…
Don't Hike Your Own Hike in 2020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:18
Is the Coronavirus is overly hyped?Rejoice and I discuss that.I explain why you shouldn't hike your own hike in 2020.But that doesn't mean you shouldn't hike in 2020. I explain how and where to go hiking in 2020.Rejoice…
Thru-Hike To Escape the Coronapocolypse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:27
Thru-hiking can take social distancing to an extreme.Unless you camp close to random people or you spend lots of time in town when you resupply, you will be safely away from any contagion. That's why 2020 is the best yea…
Don't Worry Too Much About COVID-19 and the Coronapocolypse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:38
On March 20, 2020, Rejoice and I spontaneously went Live on Facebook to share our thoughts about the Coronavirus pandemic.(Don't worry. The photo of us hugging was taken months before the Coronapocolypse.)In 2014, when t…
Running 30 Marathons Before Turning 30 - Liz Warner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:49
Liz Warner is going to run 30 marathons before she turns 30 years old in June 2020. However, her real accomplishment is raising nearly $30,000 for 20 charities in the process! In this podcast, we discuss some of the high…
Overlanding in 35 African countries in 3 years - Dan Grec [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:08
On March 14, 2020, Dan Grec's Kickstarter will end. If you're listening to this before that date, buy Dan's book on Kickstarter. His book (and website) are called The Road Chose Me.If you're listening to this after March…