[dilemma]

Have you applied it to your own beliefs? Which ones? Do you no longer believe in them?

[lacampbell]

I have. I'm not going to mention which ones as that would cheapen the general message, which is bigger than politics. And yes, I no longer believe them.

[xapata]

No it wouldn't cheapen the message, it would illustrate it. I'm also curious which ones.

[aptwebapps]

'Cheapen' might not be the right word but it wouldn't certainly tend to hijack it. As soon as you get specific people start debating the specifics.

[xapata]

The devil is in the details.

[gramstrong]

I've got two for you, from both sides: "Fake News" and "Muslim Ban".

[dilemma]

What about your current beliefs? Why not apply it to them too?

[novalis78]

Triangulation. Take in news sources from opposite sides of the political (scientific etc) spectrum and take them all in in equal size/depth. They'll repeat their own message to make you believe you are "on the right side of the issue" but with triangulation both brainwashing attempts cancel out.

[ralfd]

My only problem with that is that I get frustrated and contrarian with every side.

[novalis78]

I think that's a positive. More Socratic.