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Based on social science concepts in debate, persuasion, and managing polarization (Robert Cialdini on gentle persuasion, Morton Deutsch and Peter T. Coleman on conflict resolution, Daniel Kahneman on cognitive biases, Marshall Rosenberg on nonviolent communication, and Jürgen Habermas on deliberative democracy).
Why hold a debate between two people with opposing views on cooking pasta?
Réponse A : To prevent pasta from becoming a heated topic.
Réponse B : To teach them how to find a middle ground between "al dente" and "soft."
Réponse C : To show that dialogue can prevent debates from turning to mush.
Réponse D : Because the polarization of pasta textures is dividing the world!
Right !
Réponse B : To teach them how to find a middle ground between "al dente" and "soft."
Wrong !
Réponse B : To teach them how to find a middle ground between "al dente" and "soft."
Why is debate essential for countering the polarization of ideas?
Réponse A : Because it allows divergent opinions to be expressed in a respectful setting.
Réponse B : Because it forces people to adopt a neutral stance.
Réponse C : Because it’s the only way to prove someone right.
Réponse D : Because it prevents extreme ideas from existing.
Right !
Réponse A : Because it allows divergent opinions to be expressed in a respectful setting.
Wrong !
Réponse A : Because it allows divergent opinions to be expressed in a respectful setting.
Why is gentle persuasion more effective than direct confrontation in changing mindsets?
Réponse A : It uses emotional arguments to unsettle the other party.
Réponse B : It relies on mutual understanding and patience to foster dialogue.
Réponse C : It subtly imposes one’s ideas.
Réponse D : It prevents discussions from dragging on.
Right !
Réponse B : It relies on mutual understanding and patience to foster dialogue.
Wrong !
Réponse B : It relies on mutual understanding and patience to foster dialogue.
What should you do when someone thinks mismatched socks are an act of extreme rebellion?
Réponse A : Organize a debate on postmodern dress codes.
Réponse B : Remind them that the real debate is about comfort above all.
Réponse C : Suggest a collection of philosophical socks with quotes printed on them.
Réponse D : Use gentle persuasion to show them that sock diversity strengthens wardrobe unity.
Right !
Réponse D : Use gentle persuasion to show them that sock diversity strengthens wardrobe unity.
Wrong !
Réponse D : Use gentle persuasion to show them that sock diversity strengthens wardrobe unity.
How does debate contribute to social cohesion in a polarized society?
Réponse A : By allowing everyone to verbally vent.
Réponse B : By exposing marginal ideas to discredit them.
Réponse C : By strengthening the diversity of viewpoints while fostering compromise.
Réponse D : By ensuring everyone changes their minds in the end.
Right !
Réponse C : By strengthening the diversity of viewpoints while fostering compromise.
Wrong !
Réponse C : By strengthening the diversity of viewpoints while fostering compromise.
Why is the polarization of ideas a threat to democracy?
Réponse A : It divides society into irreconcilable factions and undermines dialogue.
Réponse B : It strengthens moderate political parties.
Réponse C : It encourages innovation in thinking.
Réponse D : It drives people to become more politically engaged.
Right !
Réponse A : It divides society into irreconcilable factions and undermines dialogue.
Wrong !
Réponse A : It divides society into irreconcilable factions and undermines dialogue.
How does gentle persuasion contribute to changing opinions on complex subjects?
Réponse A : It forces individuals to quickly revise their viewpoints.
Réponse B : It encourages gradual reflection, taking into account emotions and values.
Réponse C : It eliminates resistance by repeating the same arguments.
Réponse D : It avoids discussing the most contentious topics.
Right !
Réponse B : It encourages gradual reflection, taking into account emotions and values.
Wrong !
Réponse B : It encourages gradual reflection, taking into account emotions and values.
What might gentle persuasion achieve in a debate on the existence of unicorns?
Réponse A : Convince everyone to become fans of cardboard unicorns.
Réponse B : Get the parties to agree on the usefulness of rainbows.
Réponse C : Make people realize the real question is "Why not unicorns?" rather than "Why?"
Réponse D : Prove that, even if they don’t exist, unicorns enhance poster aesthetics.
Right !
Réponse B : Get the parties to agree on the usefulness of rainbows.
Wrong !
Réponse B : Get the parties to agree on the usefulness of rainbows.
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