"More commonly, people assume they already have the truth, so their goal is either (1) to convince the other people to agree or (2) to demonstrate to themselves their own moral or intellectual superiority and enjoy the feelings of self-validation that ensue."
"More commonly, people assume they already have the truth, so their goal is either (1) to convince the other people to agree or (2) to demonstrate to themselves their own moral or intellectual superiority and enjoy the feelings of self-validation that ensue."
"More commonly, people assume they already have the truth, so their goal is either (1) to convince the other people to agree or (2) to demonstrate to themselves their own moral or intellectual superiority and enjoy the feelings of self-validation that ensue."
And yes, this nails it I think.