Boy George reminds us why you can't reason with unreasonable Oct. 7 deniers - opinion
Many praised Boy George, the flamboyant icon of the 1980s, for standing up for what he believed in despite knowing he would face criticism. Others mocked him.
Boy George, a flamboyant pop icon of the 1980s, has released a song titled "We Will Dance Again" in tribute to those murdered at the Supernova music festival on October 7, 2023. His act of courage in the face of criticism has garnered both praise and mockery. However, the most striking comment under the article was from an anonymous user who claimed that the victims were killed by Israeli helicopters, a conspiracy theory.
The author, a rabbi and physician, reflects on the challenge of engaging with unreasonable people who reject facts and evidence. Drawing from his medical training, he reminds us that it's impossible to reason with unreasonable people, and that emotional investment in a belief often makes facts irrelevant. The author suggests three potential responses to the current situation: retreat, constant battle, or carefully choosing one's battles.
He believes that the best response is to continue living truthfully and building a better future, rather than becoming resentful or unreasonable ourselves.
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