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- 008 - Is Traveling the World Essential?
Faith defends: World travel is an essential; not an expensive luxury.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Present alternatives when you think someone is wrong.
2. Unpack the explanation of your opponent in the smallest chunks possible.
3. Ask for specifics before calling a claim that sounds wild or crazy, false.
4. Don’t offer answers to questions you’re asking – just ask them. Suggesting answers makes you seem smug or like you’re asking a rhetorical question.
5. Re-engage until you have received a satisfactory answer to your question.
6. Be honest about circumstances in which your statement might not always be true.
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23 min - 008 - Is Traveling the World Essential?
Faith defends: World travel is an essential; not an expensive luxury.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Present alternatives when you think someone is wrong.
2. Unpack the explanation of your opponent in the smallest chunks possible.
3. Ask for specifics before calling a claim that sounds wild or crazy, false.
4. Don’t offer answers to questions you’re asking – just ask them. Suggesting answers makes you seem smug or like you’re asking a rhetorical question.
5. Re-engage until you have received a satisfactory answer to your question.
6. Be honest about circumstances in which your statement might not always be true.
Get in touch!
call or text (+1) 307-240-9190
crossexaminedlife.com
facebook.com/groups/crossexaminedlife
Tweet us: @CELpodcast
Insta: @crossexaminedlife
Keep the debate going in the Cross Examined Life Community on FB (request to JOIN)
23 min - 007 - Does the Way We Draw Voting Maps Really Matter?John defends: Excessive gerrymandering is bad for the health of the American polity.PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS1. Point out where things are going well or show promise, as you outline a problem.2. Be willing to point out that the problem isn’t 100% true all the time, even if it means walking back a previous allegation.3. Ask for more details in areas you see you lack knowledge.4. Acknowledge when your opponent makes a point that, in even in a small fraction of instances, could prove you wrong.5. Be ready to offer solutions.Get in touch!call or text 307-240-9190 to let Chris know your thoughts!crossexaminedlife.comfacebook.com/groups/crossexaminedlifeTweet us: @CELpodcastInsta: @crossexaminedlifeKeep the debate going in the Cross Examined Life Community on FB (request to JOIN)41 min
- 007 - Does the Way We Draw Voting Maps Really Matter?
John defends: Excessive gerrymandering is bad for the health of the American polity.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Point out where things are going well or show promise, as you outline a problem.
2. Be willing to point out that the problem isn’t 100% true all the time, even if it means walking back a previous allegation.
3. Ask for more details in areas you see you lack knowledge.
4. Acknowledge when your opponent makes a point that, in even in a small fraction of instances, could prove you wrong.
5. Be ready to offer solutions.
Get in touch!
call or text 307-240-9190 to let Chris know your thoughts!
crossexaminedlife.com
facebook.com/groups/crossexaminedlife
Tweet us: @CELpodcast
Insta: @crossexaminedlife
Keep the debate going in the Cross Examined Life Community on FB (request to JOIN)
41 min - 007 - Should voting maps be drawn to keep politicians in office?
John defends: Excessive gerrymandering is bad for the health of the American polity.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Point out where things are going well or show promise, as you outline a problem.
2. Be willing to point out that the problem isn’t 100% true all the time, even if it means walking back a previous allegation.
3. Ask for more details in areas you see you lack knowledge.
4. Acknowledge when your opponent makes a point that, in even in a small fraction of instances, could prove you wrong.
5. Be ready to offer solutions.
Get in touch!
call or text 307-240-9190 to let Chris know your thoughts!
crossexaminedlife.com
facebook.com/groups/crossexaminedlife
Tweet us: @CELpodcast
Insta: @crossexaminedlife
Keep the debate going in the Cross Examined Life Community on FB (request to JOIN)
41 min - 007 - Does the Way We Draw Voting Maps Really Matter?
John defends: Excessive gerrymandering is bad for the health of the American polity.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Point out where things are going well or show promise, as you outline a problem.
2. Be willing to point out that the problem isn’t 100% true all the time, even if it means walking back a previous allegation.
3. Ask for more details in areas you see you lack knowledge.
4. Acknowledge when your opponent makes a point that, in even in a small fraction of instances, could prove you wrong.
5. Be ready to offer solutions.
Get in touch!
call or text 307-240-9190 to let Chris know your thoughts!
crossexaminedlife.com
facebook.com/groups/crossexaminedlife
Tweet us: @CELpodcast
Insta: @crossexaminedlife
Keep the debate going in the Cross Examined Life Community on FB (request to JOIN)
41 min - 007 - Do We Want the Powerful Giving Themselves More Power
John defends: Excessive gerrymandering is bad for the health of the American polity.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Point out where things are going well or show promise, as you outline a problem.
2. Be willing to point out that the problem isn’t 100% true all the time, even if it means walking back a previous allegation.
3. Ask for more details in areas you see you lack knowledge.
4. Acknowledge when your opponent makes a point that, in even in a small fraction of instances, could prove you wrong.
5. Be ready to offer solutions.
Get in touch!
call or text 307-240-9190 to let Chris know your thoughts!
crossexaminedlife.com
facebook.com/groups/crossexaminedlife
Tweet us: @CELpodcast
Insta: @crossexaminedlife
Keep the debate going in the Cross Examined Life Community on FB (request to JOIN)
41 min - 007 - Should voting maps be drawn to keep politicians in office?
John defends: Excessive gerrymandering is bad for the health of the American polity.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Point out where things are going well or show promise, as you outline a problem.
2. Be willing to point out that the problem isn’t 100% true all the time, even if it means walking back a previous allegation.
3. Ask for more details in areas you see you lack knowledge.
4. Acknowledge when your opponent makes a point that, in even in a small fraction of instances, could prove you wrong.
5. Be ready to offer solutions.
Get in touch!
call or text 307-240-9190 to let Chris know your thoughts!
crossexaminedlife.com
facebook.com/groups/crossexaminedlife
Tweet us: @CELpodcast
Insta: @crossexaminedlife
Keep the debate going in the Cross Examined Life Community on FB (request to JOIN)
41 min - 006 - Is Government Really Necessary?Anthony defends: Anarchy/Privatizing government functions is smarter.1. Clarify what you’re not talking about.2. Note when you’re limiting a word’s definition for the purposes of this conversation.3. Suggest an example you and your opponent can walk through, to avoid muddying the waters.4. Don’t frame something as definite when it’s really just a likelihood or not even.5. Answer the question asked before arguing with the point it’s making.6. Verify you are correct when you say you are anticipating a question or argument.7. Be especially polite when you cut in to the conversation or stop someone mid-sentence.8. Use the phrase, “to be honest with you” when you’re about to admit something truly honest and maybe open yourself up vulnerably, not just when you want to be especially persuasive.9. Express your dislike of another’s argument, while affirming your respect for them as a person.Get in touch!call or text (+1) 307-240-9190crossexaminedlife.comfacebook.com/groups/crossexaminedlifeTweet us: @CELpodcastInsta: @crossexaminedlifeKeep the debate going in the Cross Examined Life Community on FB (request to JOIN)1 hr 27 min
- 006 - Is Government Really Necessary?
Anthony defends: Anarchy/Privatizing government functions is smarter.
1. Clarify what you’re not talking about.
2. Note when you’re limiting a word’s definition for the purposes of this conversation.
3. Suggest an example you and your opponent can walk through, to avoid muddying the waters.
4. Don’t frame something as definite when it’s really just a likelihood or not even.
5. Answer the question asked before arguing with the point it’s making.
6. Verify you are correct when you say you are anticipating a question or argument.
7. Be especially polite when you cut in to the conversation or stop someone mid-sentence.
8. Use the phrase, “to be honest with you” when you’re about to admit something truly honest and maybe open yourself up vulnerably, not just when you want to be especially persuasive.
9. Express your dislike of another’s argument, while affirming your respect for them as a person.
Get in touch!
call or text (+1) 307-240-9190
crossexaminedlife.com
facebook.com/groups/crossexaminedlife
Tweet us: @CELpodcast
Insta: @crossexaminedlife
Keep the debate going in the Cross Examined Life Community on FB (request to JOIN)
1 hr 27 min
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Cross Examined Life improves the way we disagree with one another. Each week, my guests advances and defends their position on a controversial topic. Then together, we exemplify thoughtful and…
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