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“You're not going to change anyone's mind. Especially online.” quote by Joel Stein — Download Open image

“You're not going to change anyone's mind. Especially online.”

About This Quote

Source Column: The New York Times, 2014

Changing minds online is extremely difficult, highlighting the limits of digital persuasion

In simple terms: Online opinions are hard to shift

Key Takeaway

Accept limits of influencing others digitally

Themes

communication digital media persuasion skepticism politics

Mood

skeptical realistic

Type

opinion advice

When to use this quote

social media debates
online marketing
political campaigns

Key Concepts

cognitive bias information overload echo chambers

Questions to Reflect On

What strategies work better face‑to‑face?
How can you foster constructive dialogue online?

A Different Perspective

Changing minds may require offline interaction

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