Article on the question of does the Internet make us biased

https://medium.com/@SeanBlanda/the-other-side-is-not-dumb-2670c1294063#.qswoje59l

If you read the article AND post some comments and discuss the topic substantially, there may be some extra credit in it. I encourage you to read the article regardless.

Here is a quote from the article that emphasizes the importance of both ethos and the counter argument:
"any debate club veteran knows, if you can’t make your opponent’s point for them, you don’t truly grasp the issue. We can bemoan political gridlock and a divisive media all we want. But we won’t truly progress as individuals until we make an honest effort to understand those that are not like us. And you won’t convince anyone to feel the way you do if you don’t respect their position and opinions. A dare for the next time you’re in discussion with someone you disagree with: Don’t try to “win.” Don’t try to “convince” anyone of your viewpoint. Don’t score points by mocking them to your peers. Instead try to “lose.” Hear them out. Ask them to convince you and mean it."