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Inspired by some of @Sarah_Mojarad's recent tweets, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite readings that I TRY to use to animate my approach to this medium when interacting with folks with whom I may disagree.
A short
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A short
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First, @conor64 had interviewed @ericpliu to highlight five features of better arguments.
Only five--but they are hard, if we are to achieve Eric's goal of "less stupid arguments."
2/4 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/06/5-features-of-better-arguments/563672/
Only five--but they are hard, if we are to achieve Eric's goal of "less stupid arguments."
2/4 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/06/5-features-of-better-arguments/563672/
Next is a winning blog post from @JamesClear about what actually changes peoples' minds.
Spoiler alert: it isn't reasoning.
3/4 https://jamesclear.com/why-facts-dont-change-minds
Spoiler alert: it isn't reasoning.
3/4 https://jamesclear.com/why-facts-dont-change-minds
And finally, anything that comes from @ImTheQ and this cool project.
4/4 https://www.idcconline.com/home
4/4 https://www.idcconline.com/home
This thread got some traction, so I'll augment further.
In the same vein of understanding why humans (at least OTHER humans) can be so stubborn/blind/foolish sometimes, @juliagalef's @TEDTalks is great.
Aim to be a scout.
5/4n https://www.ted.com/talks/julia_galef_why_you_think_you_re_right_even_if_you_re_wrong
In the same vein of understanding why humans (at least OTHER humans) can be so stubborn/blind/foolish sometimes, @juliagalef's @TEDTalks is great.
Aim to be a scout.
5/4n https://www.ted.com/talks/julia_galef_why_you_think_you_re_right_even_if_you_re_wrong
I have always found @JonHaidt's elephant (intuition/feelings/survival brain) and rider (language-based cognition) metaphor really powerful. And this excerpt from his #TheRighteousMind applies it well to argument and suasion.
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If you're still clinging to "the strongest arguments will prevail," Haidt has words on that, too.
With the critical implication that if you're interacting only with people who agree with you, if you're getting lots of "likes", you're likely heading in the wrong direction.
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With the critical implication that if you're interacting only with people who agree with you, if you're getting lots of "likes", you're likely heading in the wrong direction.
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