Disagreeing better

Why do we hold our opponents in contempt? Former British politician Douglas Alexander believes that disagreement is good – it is how the best arguments get refined. But, today, public discourse has become so ill-tempered, snide and lacking in respect t…

Why do we hold our opponents in contempt? Former British politician Douglas Alexander believes that disagreement is good – it is how the best arguments get refined. But, today, public discourse has become so ill-tempered, snide and lacking in respect that we are no longer engaged in a battle of ideas but a slanging match. Time to dial down the rhetoric, rein in the insults – they will persuade no-one that your opinion is worth listening to – and pay attention.


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