Opinions are facts.

He has accepted my rules and definitions. He agrees to make this debate highly serious, without any trolling, forfeitures, or otherwise unnecessary acts. I now allow this debate to commence. ArgumentsOn the quantum level, everything you think and believe is a fact. They exist. That corresponds with the definition of "fact" I provided. Honestly, the debate could end right here. However, I will argue not only the logical answer. I will also argue about how the brain functions. The Logical AnswerMost individuals believe that a fact is something that is provable. This is somewhat true. You can "prove" an opinion by sharing your observations. However, "fact" and "proven" are not 100% synonyms, even though they are very similar in meaning. Merriam-Webster provides the following definition for "proven": "to show the existence, truth, or correctness of (something) by using evidence, logic, etc. " [1] According to a Vsauce video [2], "Plato famously said that the things we know are things that are true, that we believe, and that we have justification for believing. Those justifications might be irrationalor they might be rational. They might be based on proof, but don't get too confident because proven is not a synonym for true. Locally there are things that we can knowwithout needing proof without needing to even leave the house. Things that we can know as true by reason alone these are things that we know. " An opinion may not be accurate, but it is still fact. I have now made the logical answer. Now I will argue about the brain itself. How the Brain FunctionsThe brain is a very complex and sophisticated organ. Not only does it keep you alive and control your body, but it also houses memories and knowledge. That brings me to another point: What is the definition of "knowledge"? Merriam-Webster provides the following: "awareness of something : the state of being aware of something. " [3] Unless you are brain dead, you are surely aware of your own opinions. We use our senses to gather information about something or someone. This is common knowledge. However, we will need to explore the human brain a little further. I will use National Geographic as my source here. Whether we hear a evidence being presented in a science class or we forge an opinion of a movie while we watch it, the process in the brain is essentially the same. "The brain and the rest of the nervous system are composed of many different types of cells, but the primary functional unit is a cell called the neuron. All sensations, movements, thoughts, memories, and feelings are the result of signals that pass through neurons. " [4] Everything that you feel, know, or do is a result of neurons interacting and the brain working. ConclusionI have made two arguments supporting the notion that opinions are facts. First of all, there is the logical argument: opinions and thoughts exist, so therefore are facts. Then there is the scientific argument: the brain recognizes many things through the same process. You may hear a "fact" being presented in a class or you may produce an opinion as a result of your senses providing you information, but the process is essentially the same. I now look forward to my opponent's arguments. Works Cited 1. . http://www.merriam-webster.com...2. 3. . http://merriam-webster.com...4. . http://www.ninds.nih.gov...