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David Brooks on the Art of Seeing and Hearing Others

Open to Debate

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Effective Debate Techniques for Fostering Understanding and Preserving Relationships

Debates often involve partial truths, and the key is to find the right balance between conflicting viewpoints. Engaging in honest debate, focusing on substance rather than hostility, can lead to learning from each other's beliefs. Effective debate techniques include finding the disagreement under the disagreement to understand the root cause of different perspectives and keeping the 'gem statement' in the center to preserve relationships amid disagreements.

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