If you want someone to accept new evidence, make sure to present it to them in a context that doesn’t trigger a defensive, emotional reaction.
— <p>Chris Mooney, <a href=“https://medium.com/mother-jones/the-science-of-why-we-dont-believe-science-adfa0d026a7e" title=“Medium”>The Science of Why We Don’t Believe Science</a>.</p>
<p>Yeah, this would fall under the “area of growth” category. My default is to lede with the logic and the data because that’s what convinces me; I’ve got to remember that others are not similarly persuaded.</p>