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The Most Useful Razors And Rules

The Motivated Mind

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The Power of Steel Manning

Straw manning is a foolish argumentative technique where an individual distorts or misrepresents an opponent's position. Instead of this dishonest tactic, we should leverage what's called steel manning. This approach involves actively seeking out the strongest version of an opponent's argument rather than attacking a weaker one. By steel manning, our aim is to promote a more constructive and fair dialogue. It helps foster intellectual honesty, empathy, and a deeper understanding of different perspectives.

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