Applying that logic would dictate that it’s useless to help the poor because most people don’t actually care enough to contribute. Being able to both recognize bad arguments and apply good ones is a sorely needed life skill.
Whether or not your opponent listens after that is not really your business beyond making the attempt, but you don’t get to complain about an issue you never even put the energy into solving. And, generally speaking, most people will only listen when you listen.
Applying that logic would dictate that it’s useless to help the poor because most people don’t actually care enough to contribute. Being able to both recognize bad arguments and apply good ones is a sorely needed life skill.
Whether or not your opponent listens after that is not really your business beyond making the attempt, but you don’t get to complain about an issue you never even put the energy into solving. And, generally speaking, most people will only listen when you listen.