Cross Examined Life

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.

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Anthony defends: Anarchy should not be feared.

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!

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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

[email protected]

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Liam defends the position: In this day and age, a college degree is obsolete.

Ten Takeaway Tips:

1. Keep your explanations brief.

2. Challenge the foundational definition.

3. Don’t be afraid to flip an assumed advantage on its head.

4. Re-frame and re-ask your question when your opponent doesn’t see what you are getting at.

5. Agree with a goal, but challenge the way to get there.

6. Propose new solutions when you reject a tradition.

7. Point out that your opponent’s counter-proposal still allows your proposal to be valid.

8. Summarize your opponent’s position generously.

9. Point out where, specifically, you believe your opponent’s position falls short.

10. Call out a false dichotomy when you see one.

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Liam defends the position: In this day and age, a college degree is obsolete.

Ten Takeaway Tips:

1. Keep your explanations brief.

2. Challenge the foundational definition.

3. Don’t be afraid to flip an assumed advantage on its head.

4. Re-frame and re-ask your question when your opponent doesn’t see what you are getting at.

5. Agree with a goal, but challenge the way to get there.

6. Propose new solutions when you reject a tradition.

7. Point out that your opponent’s counter-proposal still allows your proposal to be valid.

8. Summarize your opponent’s position generously.

9. Point out where, specifically, you believe your opponent’s position falls short.

10. Call out a false dichotomy when you see one.

Get in touch!

call or text (+1) 307-240-9190

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Liam defends the position: In this day and age, a college degree is obsolete.

Ten Takeaway Tips:

1. Keep your explanations brief.

2. Challenge the foundational definition.

3. Don’t be afraid to flip an assumed advantage on its head.

4. Re-frame and re-ask your question when your opponent doesn’t see what you are getting at.

5. Agree with a goal, but challenge the way to get there.

6. Propose new solutions when you reject a tradition.

7. Point out that your opponent’s counter-proposal still allows your proposal to be valid.

8. Summarize your opponent’s position generously.

9. Point out where, specifically, you believe your opponent’s position falls short.

10. Call out a false dichotomy when you see one.

Get in touch!

call or text (+1) 307-240-9190

[email protected]

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Ep 004's Ten Takeaway Tips

1. Have examples that demonstrate the truth of your position ready to go.

2. Draw precise distinctions between two similar things for clarity.

3. Ask your opponent to specify how much they agree or disagree with an example of what you’re talking about.

4. Refocus your opponent on your question, generously.

5. Give your opponent the benefit of the doubt on factual matters that are new to you, if they present them during your disagreement.

6. Listen your opponent’s example or hypothetical, adopt it, then use it to show the absurdity of their position.

7. Verify you understand your opponent’s position before moving on to your bigger points.

8. Offer affirmations of observations and speculation made by your opponent that are consistent with your experience.

9. Take responsibility when your opponent doesn’t get your meaning.

10. Demonstrate your reasonableness by admitting that you’ll live with the outcome, even if it’s not the outcome you’re fighting for.

Get in touch!

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Ep 004's Ten Takeaway Tips

1. Have examples that demonstrate the truth of your position ready to go.

2. Draw precise distinctions between two similar things for clarity.

3. Ask your opponent to specify how much they agree or disagree with an example of what you’re talking about.

4. Refocus your opponent on your question, generously.

5. Give your opponent the benefit of the doubt on factual matters that are new to you, if they present them during your disagreement.

6. Listen your opponent’s example or hypothetical, adopt it, then use it to show the absurdity of their position.

7. Verify you understand your opponent’s position before moving on to your bigger points.

8. Offer affirmations of observations and speculation made by your opponent that are consistent with your experience.

9. Take responsibility when your opponent doesn’t get your meaning.

10. Demonstrate your reasonableness by admitting that you’ll live with the outcome, even if it’s not the outcome you’re fighting for.

Get in touch!

call or text (+1) 307-240-9190

[email protected]

crossexaminedlife.com

facebook.com/groups/crossexaminedlife

Tweet us: @CELpodcast

Insta: @crossexaminedlife

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