"The best way to resolve a conflict or debate is to make the argument of your opponent better than they could. You literally have to make a better version of their argument, state it back to them, then ask, "Did I miss anything?" That clarity of understanding is the foundation for any possible change of mind for all parties involved, including ourselves."
"Changing somebody's mind is one of the hardest things to achieve, and aggressive approaches tend to backfire. There is one thing that works, though: show curiosity. Be interested in what they are saying and try to understand why they think that way. This will provoke a considerably more open-minded response from others. Curiosity: the same thing social media weaponises against us, but when genuinely deployed in conversation, becomes one of our most powerful tools for connection."
The best way to resolve debate is to restate an opponent's argument better than they could and then ask if anything was missed. Clarity of understanding creates the foundation for possible changes of mind for all parties. Changing minds is difficult and aggressive tactics often backfire; genuine curiosity and interest in why someone thinks as they do elicit more open responses and stronger connection. People often prefer interlocutors who appear neutral, and large language models can function effectively in that role to find common ground. Knowledge workers should learn to "vibe code" to prototype, test, and build quickly, removing technical bottlenecks and enabling more personal creative work.
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