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I don't think I'm a "slow thinker" but I definitely don't like rushing arguments or struggling with fast-talking sophists.

What do I do? I shut up and listen.

When the other person says something wrong, I shake my head. If it's obviously wrong, I say no with the tip finger. If it's insultingly wrong, I use the middle finger :)

Usually the other person CAN NOT STOP talking. That's good. If I'm pressed to talk I simply say "that's a whole lot of bullshit" and refuse to answer bad faith arguments.

Meanwhile I have enough time to think a thorough response. Questions like "are you really saying that..." are the best counters.



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