This is the seventh in a series called “Argue Better 2021” about how we can improve how we argue, discuss, and engage with each other. If you missed the previous entries, you can find them here: first | second | third | fourth | fifth | sixth Every summer in college I would pack all … Continue reading Explode Labels (Argue Better 2021 #7)
Triangulation (Argue Better 2021 #6)
Photo by Rafael Garcin on Unsplash This is the sixth in a series called “Argue Better 2021” about how we can improve how we argue, discuss, and engage with each other. If you missed the previous entries, you can find them here: first | second | third | fourth | fifth In the previous post, … Continue reading Triangulation (Argue Better 2021 #6)
Build Agreement (Argue Better 2021 #5)
This is the fifth in a series called “Argue Better 2021” about how we can improve how we argue, discuss, and engage with each other. If you missed the previous entries, you can find them here: first | second | third | fourth People tell me that I look like my brother. I don't see … Continue reading Build Agreement (Argue Better 2021 #5)
Get curious, then confirm (Argue Better 2021 #4)
This is the fourth in a series called “Argue Better 2021” about how we can improve how we argue, discuss, and engage with each other. If you missed the previous entries, you can find them here: first | second | third I have a friend- let's call him Ned - who was having a tough … Continue reading Get curious, then confirm (Argue Better 2021 #4)
Choose the right partner (Argue Better 2021 #3)
This is the third in a series called "Argue Better 2021" about how we can improve how we argue, discuss, and engage with each other. If you missed the previous entries, you can find them here: first second Some readers wrote to me after the last post saying that they've tried to connect with people, … Continue reading Choose the right partner (Argue Better 2021 #3)
What would it take to change your mind? (Argue Better 2021 #2)
This is the second in a series called "Argue Better 2021" exploring how we might engage better with each other. If you want to start at the beginning, check out this post. In one of my college anthropology courses the class was presented with an unexpected question: What would convince you that the theory of … Continue reading What would it take to change your mind? (Argue Better 2021 #2)
Argue Better 2021
Let's face it, we argued pretty poorly in 2020. We didn't really even argue or discuss - we mostly stated our positions, clapped for those who agreed, and shouted at those who didn't. Many say you can't discuss things with those who have closed minds, openly hate, or don't come to the conversation with honest … Continue reading Argue Better 2021
Red Goggles 