This was originally titled: 1 Christian v 20 Atheists, but it seems they changed it after JP keeps muddying the waters.

Update: I get why most of you wouldn’t want to watch the video. I went to a men’s group therapy session and went after the organizer for recommending me a Jordan Peterson book. I get it. The video, however, isn’t a Jordan Peterson channel (yes I know we’re still bumping him in the algorithm) but I think it fit the community for sure.

I just don’t get why you would comment: “I’m not watching that.” Congrats dude. I know it’s for you, not every video is. There is some value in seeing Peterson get dunked on and seeing the way he weasels out of things and getting called out. If you think it’s not worth the cost of watching the video. I’m not going to disagree with that. That’s cool too. We can all be cool about things.

  • logicbomb@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 days ago

    Yeah, I’m not going to watch that. If it was reversed and it was, say, Christopher Hitchens vs 20 christians, I’d be irritated, saying, “If he was wrong, one person would be enough. Why not just have one person who is knowledgeable and a good debater, rather than 20 who aren’t?”

    In an intellectual debate, a larger number of people debating only matters if they are good debaters and are working closely together.

    This format might be good if you know the 20 people are wrong, for example, “One scientist vs 20 anti-vaxxers”, because it would become one expert exposing 20 lunatics. But for a religious debate, where you cannot prove either side, this is a terrible format.

    • Sciaphobia@lemm.eeEnglish
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      11 days ago

      Dr Mike did an episode with anti vaxxers actually. That is about how it went, but he’s too kind to go for the dunks.

    • lobut@lemmy.caOPEnglish
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      11 days ago

      There was 1 atheist vs 20 Christians, I can’t remember the lads name but I thought he did great. What’s funny is how many Christians disagree on their interpretations with one another.

      They have done formats such as: leftist, liberal, conservative and MAGA supporter as well.

      I don’t think these types of debates (especially this format) change minds? However, I’m slowly dipping in and out to listen to those who disagree with him. Sadly people like Peterson are charlatans so there’s no point as he’s paid not to agree and there’s nothing to learn.