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Originally Posted by DaibhidC
What is the purpose of a discussion/argument?
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Proliferation and rivalry of memes, isn't it?
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Originally Posted by DaibhidC
I'd say it's to try and persuade another person your ideas are valid. If there's no-one at the other end, no viewpoint that you want to change, then there's no purpose to the discussion.
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But you are changing the opinion of the brain/mind, not of the viewpoint.
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Originally Posted by DaibhidC
I wouldn't get into an argument with ELIZA. What would be the point?
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Same as getting into an argument with any other system capable of presenting arguments.