Both, depending on the stage we’re at.

May be helpful to bring light to different sides of a situation. Though becomes worthless if/when the goal is to “win” or prove one perspective “right” without acknowledging the value that exists within each side.

Can be educational - to the degree we allow ourselves to move beyond “debate” and use the platform to gain clarity on the time and place of each side and its value. Worthless, if remaining immature and approaching it as a win-lose battle versus an opportunity for integration...