The former is much more powerful. Opinion is identity-based, and identity is more influenced by negative reaction than by positive action.
I think there are only two ways average people change their mind: seeing someone they despise, or someone they admire, endorse an opinion.
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Basically it's easier to influence someone if they hate you. Fun to think about it.
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Sounds like a self-fulfilling prophecy. People have to experience being convinced rationally if they're to know the difference.
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everyone thinks about everything in binary terms. Not being pro-A means being anti-A.
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@cgpgrey has nice videos advocating ranked votingThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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