#13 - Madhav Aggarwal: The Art of Argument: Debate Applied to Your Life from Surface Tension

#13 - Madhav Aggarwal: The Art of Argument: Debate Applied to Your Life

28 minutes Posted Mar 9, 2023 at 7:26 pm.

) Madhav's background in debate

) Applying the discipline of debate to everyday life

) How to think about listening

) Knowing when to give up ground to win the war

) Understanding the logos vs. pathos framework to better understand your opponent's perspective

) Finding common ground with a useful visualization

) Arguing when you don't have all the evidence

) What happens when you're wrong?

) Quick recap of episode so far

) Arguing from both perspectives

) Confirmation bias during research

) Closing thoughts

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In this episode, we interview Madhav Aggarwal, a skilled debater, to discuss the purpose of arguing, how to argue effectively in everyday life, and how to see disagreements as opportunities for growth. Madhav shares insights from his background in debate and provides practical tips on how to improve your argumentation skills.

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Join us for an insightful conversation on how to become a more effective arguer and turn disagreements into constructive discussions.

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