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>>hn_thr+(OP)
I don't like the conversation that goes in circles with no seeming chance for resolution (nearly anything political). It's all very interesting however, Political Science is not the kind of Science I come here for.

As for how to host these topics without devolving into flamewars - I think you'd have to try a different species. Emotions get all of us.

>>edoceo+A6
Precisely. Without anyone having the cognitive capability to change their own mind or fundamental beliefs, no progress can be made. If everyone is stubborn, no discussion is valuable except for the bystanders that are unsure. Digging heels further leads to flame wars.

>>system+Rb
Honestly a flame war isn't really that useful to the bystanders either.