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This Is The Scientific Way To Win Any Argument (And Not Make Enemies)
Change the Frame
During the course of an argument, to increase compliance towards your belief, you can change the framing of the existing belief of the listener.
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Winning an Argument
The odds of winning an argument require more than just logic and rationality, as there are a lot of other factors involved.
By understanding and changing the 'frames' a person uses and center them around a shared belief, we can help our cause.
Understanding Frames
Frames, with respect to a discussion or argument, are different categories to 'slot' an idea or topic, just like a car can be evaluated by its color, price, or model number.
Do not challenge A belief
Instead of challenging someone's existing belief, which always leads to resistance, it is much better to connect your own position to their beliefs.
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Showing empathy will lower the temperature of the debate and allow both of you to come to a resolution.
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If you appear to be giving the other side’s position a thoughtful review, then the solution you propose will seem to be far more sensible. Furthermore, your opponent may come to your side without you having to do anything other than listening.
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The frames we use to see the world
The frames we create for what we experience both inform and limit the way we think. And most of the time we are not aware of the frames we are using.
Being able to question and shift your frame of reference is an important key to enhancing your imagination because it reveals completely different insights.
Reframing problems
You can practice reframing by physically or mentally changing your point of view, by seeing the world from others’ perspectives, and by asking questions that begin with “why.”