Daniel H. Cohen: For argument's sake

The speaker discusses the nature of arguing, highlighting its importance and the puzzles it presents. They explore why we argue, who benefits, and introduce three models of arguments: war, proof, and performance. The dominant war metaphor is critiqued for its negative effects, such as polarizing and inhibiting collaboration. The speaker suggests reimagining arguments and arguers to foster positive outcomes and cognitive gains.

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