Do you ever argue with yourself? And if so, who wins?

Only when I do something really stupid ,and I win if I learn from it.

Yes, and we either both win or both lose. ;)

Its precisely the idea that it’s about winning that is the problem and why you see a problem with what is otherwise clear rational thinking process using logically sound arguments and useful questions.

This can even take the form of pretending to be two different people debating on a matter. I’ve found this useful since we each of us have different personas and lots of impressions of other peoples personas. And so by trying on different personas which are prone to seeing things in their own way, you can navigate the landscape of truth and reason with a little more inspiration and insight.

But it can also take the form of just a logical progression of thoughts/statements without any kind of imaginary split or internal drama.

There’s two type of people in an argument. The less common type one who is aware that the point is truth and each person has their own perspective on the possible truth. The function of debate is to find the holes in each others argument to establish truth. I think. That’s what my common sense says.

The problem is with the major group who are people who argue not to establish truth, but who argue to win. Like it’s a football game.

I imagine that such a person when caught in internal self-dialogue trying to arrive at a useful and true conclusion, would experience allot of confusion and distress. And so I imagine that such people don’t partake in such things. They’re not capable. Can you imagine.

I don’t argue, ‘cause I’m a smart person. Actually, I’m the smartest of all that are around me at the moment. So, instead of losing my nerves or trying to correct incorrigible people, I simply stay aside and keep quiet, letting all the other Me’s fight over useless and fictional questions.

I’m not like them, you know.

Yes, you are!

No, I am not!

Oh, yes you are!

No I am not and now stop it!!!

Sorry for that. Some of my other Me’s frequently interfere with my activities online, and I have to put them into their place.

^^GA

no it’s not!

Oh yes it is!

..Oh we’ll see about that…

Exactly, RayaHope :)

The only time that remotely happens is when I’m struggling with a decision I have to make. Running through the pros and cons.

I’ve definitely approached issues at times by imagining that I were doing a debate or interview and trying to advocate for one position, then turning around and doing the same for the opposite position and then trying to ‘feel’ which position I felt like I was doing more spinning or logical jiu-jitsu to justify as a way to figure out which I thought was probably correct when the arguments alone weren’t conclusive.

Nice @Entropy.