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Do you say anything?

  • 05-02-2024 7:47pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    If you know someone, not family or a good friend say someone you are acquainted with but at times you can't avoid them.

    They have gotten into all kinds of conspiracies, especially the far-right racist nonsense, it's a lot of garbled contradictory nonsense.

    They have anxiety so it was always something, previous to this it was COVID-19 conspiracies

    would you say anything to them? I don't partley because it would have no effect they are not interested in facts.



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  • #2
    lazeedaisy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,337 ✭✭✭lazeedaisy


    No, it's not worth the pain, speaking from experience it never goes well. It's like talking to someone with dementia, you leave them in their "reality", and don't interact much.



  • #3
    Pauliedragon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,159 ✭✭✭Pauliedragon


    I wouldn't say anything because nothing you say will change their mind. I just nod as if I am in agreement and just change the subject or excuse myself to go to the jacks.



  • #4
    OldGoat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,638 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    Just keep asking them questions. You don't have to agree or disagree with them, just question them. They eventually run out of reasonable answers and begin to dig themselves into deeper and deeper holes until they eventually hear themselves and the inadequacy of their arguments.

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



  • #5
    Apiarist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Apiarist


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058334831/do-you-say-anything

    I think you very correct in pointing out that "They have anxiety so it was always something". Belief in conspiracy theories and imaginary beings are coping mechanisms. I think a deflection would be a better strategy, rather than a confrontation. Ask them about their non-conspiracy hobbies, get them interested in arts. If they can find fulfilment in some meaningful activity, their need for conspiracy theories should fade.

    From a personal perspective, my cousin got a dose of religiosity. Which is nonsense, since we are both educated in natural sciences. But, he is somewhat awkward with personal interactions, and if the religion helps him with any social interactions, is it too bad? If a bit of irrationality helps him cope, I won't scorn him for it.



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