Socializing and the exchange of ideas is something that our whole society depends on. This can be through small talk, discussions, debates, etc. When talking about controversial or philosophical questions, we often like to take sides and use debate as a way of exploring these questions. But this does not come without its dangers. When we use debate as a way of talking about these topics, we lock our minds and refuse to accept new ideas.
When we walk into debates, we come in with a given stance and a set mind. We have a fiery passion for one side and we are prepared to defend it at all costs. So when someone attacks our arguments, we don't think about their reasoning and then come to a conclusion. We come to the conclusion that their argument must be wrong, and then try to find reasons to justify it. Debate is a great format of conversing, but inefficient in terms of "seeking truth" because we reject ideas. I myself am a debater and I have probably been in hundreds of rounds. But I sometimes doubt whether debate is actually helping me delve deeper into the topic. When I have debates in a competitive environment, I come in with a set mindset. When I hear something said against my arguments, I just automatically assume that it's false because I need it to be for me to. Debate is a great way of conversing, but don't get too sucked into your arguments because you might end up trapped in your own brain.
Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Jerry is a sophomore in high school. Growing up, he had always adored STEM subjects and math. But when he was introduced to Debate, his life was changed. And it is through debate that he discovered the topic he talks about today. Jerry hopes to point out an underlying problem in society and its implications in today's TED Talk. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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