It depends about what you're arguing. A "python vs. nodejs" argument carried on for days isn't valuable; other arguments w.r.t. tech/engineering might be.
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Yes, I agree, what I meant to express is that the discussion between Max, Peter and Thiel captures quite well that you should have arguments about important things and that too nice culture can be also toxic as it leads to these passive-aggressive expressions of frustration. It hurted to read and realize that as I've been personally guilty of latter in certain occasions.
Related: An advantage of a "non-diverse" engineering culture is so the arguments can focus on meaningful topics that push the company forward, and not on topics that arise from basic, core cultural differences