Show HN: How to discuss with opinionated people using the Socratic method[video]

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9 years ago

We all have an opinionated colleague, manager or even a relative. Discussing issues may get tricky and frustrating. In some cases this can end up in aggressive debates where nobody changes opinion.

I came across a YouTube channel where a guy uses the Socratic method to discuss god believes with random people, in a few questions he gets people to lower their level confidence. On top of that his discussions are friendly, last only for 5 minutes and he is often greeted at the end of the conversation.

This video shows off the Socratic method in action:

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5EpfExorQQ

Here is the trailer of the channel:

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moApG7z2pkY

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