The depth of an argument is limited by the shallowest person in the argument. Which means arguments are futile if there is no decisive conclusion reachable at a shallower level. If the proof takes calculus and your opponent only knows algebra your only real option is to arrange an empirical demonstration that will seem like magic to them.

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Now wondering if this is how I "win" arguments by refusing to dive deep.... I don't think so, but new insecurity unlocked