Even when presented with clear evidence that should at least result in an honest reassessment, we often double down on our opinion and become even more determined to defend our ideas when there is a perceived threat to the way we view a particular situation or issue.  After years of invested attention to the same ideas and the same kinds of voices that support those ideas, it becomes difficult to consider even the slightest alteration.  How can we converse differently?

Relevant links for reference:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-convince-someone-when-facts-fail/

https://youtu.be/w4RLfVxTGH4

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escalation_of_commitment