Cross Examined Life

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Jonathan defends the position: Controlled substances should be legalized and deregulated.

Ep 000's Ten Takeaway Tips

1. Make sure you and your opponent are defining importants words the same way.

2. If you’re unclear about the position the other is taking, repeat it back to them and let them re-phrase.

3. Address your opponent’s first argument, first. It’s probably the one they care most about.

4. When someone explains how something causes a phenomenon, see if there’s could be other factors that explain that same thing.

5. If someone is not hearing you, try to frame your position in a different way.

6. Respect the question and don’t be afraid to ask that it be repeated.

7. If you feel yourself disliking a conclusion, but you acknowledge that all of the premises leading to that conclusion are true, say that you see the validity of that point.

8. If you need time to consider a point, just ask for it.

9. If you said something you regret saying, own that you didn’t like it either.

10. Even if you can’t provide an answer, validate the legitimacy of your opponent’s question.

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Robert defends the position: Healthcare can be and should be a fundamental human right.

Ep 003's Ten Takeaway Tips

1. Number your points to help you and your opponent keep track of multiple issues.

2. Highlight where you agree, then reframe the argument about where there’s actual disagreement.

3. When you’re advocating that a fundamental right be recognized, link it back to specific language in a document or other agreement that your opponent agrees is valid.

4. Before you start to pick apart someone’s argument, zoom out from the specific and see if there’s broader questions about how they arrived at their conclusion that they could explain, first, to add clarity.

5. When you draw comparisons or give examples, think through them first to see if they’re similar enough to this case to use.

6. Resist the urge to ask more than one question.

7. Don’t demonize the opposing viewpoint or movement.

8. Instead of criticizing a lack of evidence, politely invite your opponent to provide that evidence.

9. If you know there’s criticisms of your position, tell your opponent that you recognize them.

10. If you see a legitimate concern of your opponent, recognize it.

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Robert defends the position: Healthcare can be and should be a fundamental human right.

Ep 003's Ten Takeaway Tips

1. Number your points to help you and your opponent keep track of multiple issues.

2. Highlight where you agree, then reframe the argument about where there’s actual disagreement.

3. When you’re advocating that a fundamental right be recognized, link it back to specific language in a document or other agreement that your opponent agrees is valid.

4. Before you start to pick apart someone’s argument, zoom out from the specific and see if there’s broader questions about how they arrived at their conclusion that they could explain, first, to add clarity.

5. When you draw comparisons or give examples, think through them first to see if they’re similar enough to this case to use.

6. Resist the urge to ask more than one question.

7. Don’t demonize the opposing viewpoint or movement.

8. Instead of criticizing a lack of evidence, politely invite your opponent to provide that evidence.

9. If you know there’s criticisms of your position, tell your opponent that you recognize them.

10. If you see a legitimate concern of your opponent, recognize it.

Get in touch!

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Sunil defends the position: We can reasonably know that the Bible is God’s word and not just the opinions of men.

Ep 002's Ten Takeaway Tips

1. Choose as a starting point or foundational principle for your position some statement or fact that you and your opponent can both agree on.

2. Always return to the question or issue at hand.

3. To redirect the concersation towards the relevant issue, answer the question first, then suggest a new focus.

4. If your opponent has asked the same question several times, recognize that you might not be providing a direct response.

5. Anticipating the argument of your opponent shows that you understand there are strong criticisms to your position. It also takes the wind out of your opponents sails on at least that point.

6. Verify the meaning of uncommon words or phrases.

7. Question assumptions by asking your opponent if they’re making the assumption you suspect they are.

8. Correct incorrect factual claims before answering questions.

9. Do not interrupt your opponent – even when you’re really excited or angry.

10. Beware of the false dichotomy. This is the moment you ask a stinging question and try to limit your opponent to one of two answers – both of which are bad for their position.

11. Keep your responses relevant to the issue at hand.

12. Acknowledge the weaknesses in your position by crediting your opponent with finding holes in it.

13. Be transparent when you suspect the motives of your opponent. It may help dig up more important, underlying issues.

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Jonathan defends the position: Controlled substances should be legalized and deregulated.

Ep 000's Ten Takeaway Tips

1. Make sure you and your opponent are defining importants words the same way.

2. If you’re unclear about the position the other is taking, repeat it back to them and let them re-phrase.

3. Address your opponent’s first argument, first. It’s probably the one they care most about.

4. When someone explains how something causes a phenomenon, see if there’s could be other factors that explain that same thing.

5. If someone is not hearing you, try to frame your position in a different way.

6. Respect the question and don’t be afraid to ask that it be repeated.

7. If you feel yourself disliking a conclusion, but you acknowledge that all of the premises leading to that conclusion are true, say that you see the validity of that point.

8. If you need time to consider a point, just ask for it.

9. If you said something you regret saying, own that you didn’t like it either.

10. Even if you can’t provide an answer, validate the legitimacy of your opponent’s question.

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Robert defends the position: Healthcare can be and should be a fundamental human right.

Ep 003's Ten Takeaway Tips

1. Number your points to help you and your opponent keep track of multiple issues.

2. Highlight where you agree, then reframe the argument about where there’s actual disagreement.

3. When you’re advocating that a fundamental right be recognized, link it back to specific language in a document or other agreement that your opponent agrees is valid.

4. Before you start to pick apart someone’s argument, zoom out from the specific and see if there’s broader questions about how they arrived at their conclusion that they could explain, first, to add clarity.

5. When you draw comparisons or give examples, think through them first to see if they’re similar enough to this case to use.

6. Resist the urge to ask more than one question.

7. Don’t demonize the opposing viewpoint or movement.

8. Instead of criticizing a lack of evidence, politely invite your opponent to provide that evidence.

9. If you know there’s criticisms of your position, tell your opponent that you recognize them.

10. If you see a legitimate concern of your opponent, recognize it.

Get in touch!

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

[email protected]

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Ep 000 is just the introduction to the all new series that gives you a front row seat to an exciting clash of ideas that improves the way we disagree with one another, over the beliefs we hold most strongly. We publish new cross-exams each Saturday morning (in the U.S.), starting Feb 18, 2017. Ask More Questions.

Length: 3 min.

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Get in touch!

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Ep 000 is just the introduction to the all new series that gives you a front row seat to an exciting clash of ideas that improves the way we disagree with one another, over the beliefs we hold most strongly. We publish new cross-exams each Saturday morning (in the U.S.), starting Feb 18, 2017. Ask More Questions.

Length: 3 min.

Call or text Chris at (+1) 307-240-9190

Get in touch!

[email protected]

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Insta: @crossexaminedlife

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Ep 000 is just the introduction to the all new series that gives you a front row seat to an exciting clash of ideas that improves the way we disagree with one another, over the beliefs we hold most strongly. We publish new cross-exams each Saturday morning (in the U.S.), starting Feb 18, 2017. Ask More Questions.

Length: 3 min.

Call or text Chris at (+1) 307-240-9190

Get in touch!

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