The Futility of Debunking

Because, let's be real, you're not actually going to believe me

Debunking is like trying to hold back a tsunami with a toothpick. It's futile. The truth is, most people are already convinced of whatever it is you're trying to debunk, and the rest are just waiting for you to finish so they can get back to their cat video marathons.

That's not to say it's not fun to try, though! In fact, it's a great way to pass the time while your brain slowly dissolves into a puddle of cognitive dissonance.

You can find more here, where we explore the even more futile exercise of trying to debunk the debunkers.

A cartoon of a person holding a toothpick against a wave