So, if I have a belief, or if someone else mentions one, I think “How would I notice?” and try to imagine, if I wandered into this topic with no background knowledge, what I would encounter naturally or have to research in order to decide the question.
I also like it because it mutes any feelings of defensiveness (for me anyway) that “Oh yeah, prove it!” usually implies. How would I notice also gives me room to mention things I’d notice that would point me the other way, since it feels more like a walk/story/narrative than an argument.
Yeah, I like “How would I notice?” a lot.
So, if I have a belief, or if someone else mentions one, I think “How would I notice?” and try to imagine, if I wandered into this topic with no background knowledge, what I would encounter naturally or have to research in order to decide the question.
I also like it because it mutes any feelings of defensiveness (for me anyway) that “Oh yeah, prove it!” usually implies. How would I notice also gives me room to mention things I’d notice that would point me the other way, since it feels more like a walk/story/narrative than an argument.