Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Crossed Daggers
From the Legacy of the Divine, the Page of Swords; from the Tea Leaf Reading Cards, 'Key:'
The companion book calls the Page of Swords an "acolyte of the power of the mind," yet I would add the power of speech as well. Those two crossed daggers on his pillow suggest disagreements; he watches and listens carefully to learn how to be a skillful debater. I'm convinced that the majority of Americans have lost this ability - they know how to argue but not present a rational explanation for their ideas. Seeing information on Facebook, on the cover of the National Enquirer or because one believes in something strongly doesn't make it a fact. What is the Key, then? First, I need to take a hard look at what I believe. The evidence for my ideas should be well-documented and credible and include research that can be replicated and observed. I shouldn't just attempt to prove the other side wrong, I need facts to prove I'm right. But to do this successfully, I need to begin with an open mind and look at both sides objectively instead of relying on tradition, preferences or prejudices.
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too much trouble to be informed. Far easier to skim headlines and spout
ReplyDeleteAnd now we have a tsunami of misinformation.
DeleteWe can never win trying to explain why another is wrong, most of their guiding points were obtained in youth and too well entrenched.
ReplyDeleteWe can present facts, but as Sharyn said, no one seems to interested in those.
DeleteHumans...we can be a lazy lot. We can hope politicians will be more conscientious. But hope is the operative word I think. I'll never put my faith in politicians. A big mistake. Holding them accountable is probably the best we can do.
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