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I'd much rather have 15 people arguing about something than 15 people splitting into two camps, each side convinced it's right and not talking to the other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Healthy debate fosters understanding and dialogue over division and conflict.
This quote emphasizes the value of open discussion and differing opinions. Linus Torvalds suggests that it's more productive to have people engage in debate rather than retreat into opposing factions where they are unwilling to communicate with one another. This highlights the importance of dialogue in creating common ground and mutual understanding.
Themes
DebateCommunicationUnderstandingDialogueOpinions
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting to encourage diverse opinions and problem-solving.
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