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Originally Posted by Paula465
EDIT: As Bob posted while I was crafting my response, I will add this. I enjoy healthy discourse. We are individuals and we have different viewpoints and different ways of expressing ourselves and I would never suggest that this sort of interchange should not take place. It is how we learn.
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Indeed - even if one is entirely right, and another entirely wrong (as may often be found in math or physics), there is much to be learned from the exchange -- from how to explain a concept clearly, to the difficulties that others have in grasping a concept.
A healthy environment is one where it is safe to be wrong. I don't mean the wrong idea won't be met with correction, but rather that you won't be attacked as a person for being wrong -- but encouraged to learn, and to ask more questions, or try out more ideas.
I'm glad you've joined us, Paula. I look forward to being challenged by you!