People who disagree with me (but are deceived) seem to imagine we are in a competition and they have to "beat me" and not lose face.
The truth doesn't care what I believe; when reality asserts itself in undeniable ways the hurt is far worse than a dented pride for being wrong. I don't "win" by having being more diligent and discerning, but you definitely lose when you persistently live by lies!
I think about 2020 as I read this. I had so many online "interactions" that had this sentiment "your wrong and I'm right [and I win]". Guess what we all have lost with this mentality.
e.g. - HCQ in 2020.
I showed actual Doctors this article and the reaction was "because [they] told me it is wrong."
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16115318/
Chloroquine is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection and spread - PubMed
Chloroquine is effective in preventing the spread of SARS CoV in cell culture. Favorable inhibition of virus spread was observed when the cells were either treated with chloroquine prior to or after SARS CoV infection. In addition, the indirect immunofluorescence assay described herein represents a ..
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16115318/
