...given the trend of responses so far, I am not sure that a course... or even suggestions of a reading list ...on "How to Think" would accomplish much ☺.

One of the wonders of being human is how frustrating it can be to cope with even those you basically agree with.

But...Greg F...they are NOT "...all weak-minded ignorant fu*kwits...", and *I* never "humor" them. But sometimes I can make a start on getting thru to them if I don't begin with direct insults.