I should probably remember to do more Socratic debating in friendly debates with incoming novices—never make a statement yourself if you can ask a question that will get the other person to make it.
I often think this, but find it very difficult in practice. People don’t respond to your questions the way you want; they find a way to hook off them to noodle on what’s on their mind rather than really trying to engage with them.
I should probably remember to do more Socratic debating in friendly debates with incoming novices—never make a statement yourself if you can ask a question that will get the other person to make it.
I often think this, but find it very difficult in practice. People don’t respond to your questions the way you want; they find a way to hook off them to noodle on what’s on their mind rather than really trying to engage with them.