In this episode we unpack French Renaissance Philosopher Michel de Montaigne's essay, "On the Art of Conversation" from 1580.&nbsp;
The essay explores..
-Why disagreement is a crucial aspect of conversation
-How talking about ideas can sharpen our thinking
-Why we have more to to learn from fools than sages
Link to Reading
<a href="https://gutenberg.org/files/3600/3600-h/3600-h.htm#link2HCH0101">"On the Art of Conversation" by Michel de Montaigne</a>
**note** reading is not required to enjoy the episode!
Host: Zach Stehura <a href="//www.unpackingideas.com">UnpackingIdeas.com</a>
Guest: Luke Priddy &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGRrW1sxb6IjJ5q3KQdt9Qw">The Fractal&nbsp;</a>podcast/youtube channel
Theme Music by: <a href="https://polyenso.com/">Polyenso</a>

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