RE: Debate vs. Discussion
That's a great video. It does show that approach and mindset need to be changed when something is not working. Believe it or not, there are people who actually have incredibly open minds, and who don't go into defensive mode when their perspectives are challenged, or when they see themselves in what someone is talking about. They are such a joy to talk with. Working together is easy and, as they say, two brains are better than one. Too bad it is such a rare quality.
The debate in the video I included is important because of the illustration it provides (scripture is sort of a passion of mine, so I know who is actually better grounded in their understanding of it). I don't know how familiar you are with biblical history, but I found it ironical that Wilber defaulted to precisely the same methodology as the pharisees and scribes of biblical times. His only interest was in proving superiority, while Yu is pleading with him to change his perspective out of concern for Wilber's spiritual welfare. A rather remarkable interaction.