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Do you place conviction in the majority of your vocalised or written opinions?

Asked by Nially_Bob (3844points) August 29th, 2009

I remember, not too long ago, my parents telling me that as a child I bothered them constantly by asking innane questions only to look apathetic when being told the answer. I feel this trait has remained sturdily fastened onto my personality over time in so much as I adore learning and discussion but remain bored by objective ‘certainties’. Such has also caused me to develop a firmly implanted fascination with the methodology with which others construct their perspectives and the reasons behind their desire to hold onto such perspectives.
When entering a debate I have observed such passion and willpower on the part of those attempting to defend what they believe yet I find it difficult to simulate such things as I merely follow the opinion I have developed most recently and accept that it may be (and all too typically is) incorrect. Yet I much prefer this, I would rather have everything “up in the air” then assuredly established if for no other reason than recreational value.
All rambling aside (I apologise, it’s a bad habit) my question is whether I am in the majority or minority in this regard? Do most place conviction in what they say and write or are they simply communication what they currently think to be true?

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