What Does It Mean to "Win" An Argument? Mehdi Hasan in Conversation with John Donvan
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Your Audience Is a Force Multiplier, Don’t Attack Them
When addressing a question, it is important to consider both how to address it and what tone to use. The speaker found themselves in a situation where they were being interviewed on a TV show by an old, right-wing individual who had misconceptions about Islam. The challenge was to respond factually, without sounding patronizing. The speaker also recognized the need to adjust their tone depending on the audience. They emphasized that the tone used in a debate at the Oxford Union would not be appropriate for an innocent elderly person on a TV show. Furthermore, the speaker acknowledged that it is not just the person asking the question and the immediate audience who would hear their response, but also the entire nation of Australia watching the show.
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