When I was in primary school I was annoyed by what pupils were constantly babbling about and not listening to class. I was eager to learn and any outside stimulus that distracted me from my concentration was unbearable. So I though what a beautiful place it would be if everyone would just listen and be like me.

Now looking it back that would be the worst thing it could happen. All listening, no one talking, like a bunch of zombies. And those same people succeeded better in life. So even if a debate sometimes seems meaningless it is ultimately good for something.

We all change through time. It is something that cannot be rushed and it takes different pace for each individual. We are generally influenced by the people we are surrounded with. I've heard somewhere that each individual is an average of 6 people that he spends the most time with. I'm sure those speaking in favor of certain theory have a good reason behind it and probably a person that they greatly respect. That's why when they are being criticized they take it personally and are sometimes offended.