"Coercion is a way of choosing between rival theories that is independent of the theories’ content, and depends only on which of the proponents of the theories is stronger. Coercion embodies the false theory that _might makes right._ So it can’t be part of a rational system. It introduces irrationality into the knowledge-creating system and gives the wrong answer." - [Sarah Fitz-Clairidge](https://takingchildrenseriously.com/what-do-you-have-against-coercion/) The best ideas or explanations should win, regardless of their source. And the best explanations can be compelling given the right knowledge: [[People are creative]] and [[Problems are soluble]].