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To what extent is it okay to be wrong about things? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 1 year ago by anticommon to c/[email protected]

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We live in an age of misinformation, but it's not always on purpose. Sometimes we hear things or come to conclusions that end up becoming fact in our heads. Other times it can be malicious with intent to deceive or subvert. Sometimes it's in the middle.

Where do you draw the line with regards to people being wrong about things and feeling compelled to correct or respond to their wrongness?

Am I wrong?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Being wrong is part of being human. We are all biaised one way or another, whether you think you are or not. Being wrong is not wrong in itself, it's only wrong if when presented with solid proof or concrete evidence you don't change your mind.
Arguing with someone that you feel is wrong and trying to change their mind is hard. I try to draw the line at willing ignorance, stubbornness, aggressivity or bad faith. These things drive me up the wall so I try to steer clear when possible.
Also when I'm at the gym, and I see someone doing something that could lead to injury (straight legs on the press kind of things), I always ask for consent before giving my advice (can I share a tip on the things you're doing ?). Most of the time people accept and sometimes they apply my tip, sometimes they just don't care and that's okay too.