We discuss the topic of Flat Earth from a point of view of the conspirator and experienced how it is to speak with someone without rational arguments. We also learnt some theories regarding effective debates. And we reflected a lot.
Disinformation Pandemic: How to Fight It
Week 9 - argumentation, discussion
Summary
What problems do we face in the discussion?
- Science as a religion
- Cognitive dissonance
- Motivated reasoning
- Confirmation bias + other biases
- Back-fire effect
- Emotions
- Argumentation fauls
Some approaches
- Street epistemology (you can read it below)
- IKEA effect
- Debunking handbook (you can read it below)
- Non-violent communication
Veronika's tips
- Strategy
- Relationship
- Make them find the mistake
- Active listening
- Find common ground
- Golden bridge
- Don’t push
Additional sources
The Complete Street Epistemology Guide 1st Ed 1
ConspiracyTheoryHandbook