35. (50.) In any situation, progress requires discussion among people who have contrasting points of view.

35. In any situation, progress requires discussion among people who have contrasting points of view.


(50. Claim: We can usually learn much more from people whose views we share than those whose views contradict our own.
Reason: Disagreement can cause stress and inhibit learning.

Assumption: Contradicting views can cause disagreements that inhibit learning.)

Agree (Disagree):
- Allows for a more well successful product
- Provides for different perspectives, viewpoints that people with one cohesive view not to see
- Could provide for more innovative ideas
- Ex: merit pay for teachers, free college tuition for all students

Disagree (Agree):
- Stalls progress
- Causes frustration
Ex: legislative issues