If the argument is based solely on arguing for one’s position in the name of exploring a topic, then it can be interesting provided that the other party is arguing in good faith about something neither of us are very invested in.
This would be more akin to recreational debate where ones position doesn’t really matter, and where one doesn’t lose anything by being in the wrong.
However, most real life arguments involve emotions and a position of personal pride. Once an argument on a topic can be interpreted as an attack/defense on ones own opinions it gets infinitely worse.
In rare circumstances yes. Usually no.
If the argument is based solely on arguing for one’s position in the name of exploring a topic, then it can be interesting provided that the other party is arguing in good faith about something neither of us are very invested in.
This would be more akin to recreational debate where ones position doesn’t really matter, and where one doesn’t lose anything by being in the wrong.
However, most real life arguments involve emotions and a position of personal pride. Once an argument on a topic can be interpreted as an attack/defense on ones own opinions it gets infinitely worse.