Dr. Cate Morrison from the University of Rhode Island joins the Minister of Education in unpacking the recent essay in The Baffler - "Speaking Ills" which argues that debate is a poor way to achieve knowledge and resolve ideological conflicts. We're confused - Who says debate is supposed to do these things? We have an alternative model in Sophistan.

Link to the article: https://thebaffler.com/latest/speaking-ills-semley