Why can't some people distinguish between facts and opinions?

My personal observation is that confusing or conflating the objective with the subjective (or vice versa) is the most common logical error people make. It's a very easy error to make and can be difficult to detect. And it virtually always results in confusion (whether the person, or his audience, knows it or not). read more

It is genuinely different to distinguish between the two; some people argue that everything is an opinion and there are no facts. Although this seems utterly ridiculous, if we really dig into it, it’s not completely clear that it’s absolutely definitely false. read more

That’s the reason why people can’t tell the difference between facts and opinions. People react emotionally and think emotionally. People get easily offended when you challenge their opinions. They believe in their opinions so much they associate it with fact. And when their opinions are challenged, their defensive response proves it. read more