Questions hold a hidden power. They can convey important messages without directly imposing them on others. People sometimes use phrases like 'I'm just asking' to weaken the impact of their questions, but we can see through it. Questions have layers of complexity and can shape conversations. In the narrator's past job, a man taught them that the one asking the questions holds the power. If he were here today, he would enjoy reminiscing about that feeling.
Pia Lauritzen shares how to use questions in new ways on episode 485 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
We know that questions are extremely powerful.
-Pia Lauritzen
We actually use questions to distribute responsibility.
-Pia Lauritzen