"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."
Resolving conflict benefits from restating and improving an opponent's argument, then confirming accuracy to create the clarity needed for changing minds. Changing beliefs is difficult and aggressive tactics often backfire; genuine curiosity and interest in why others think differently provokes more open-minded responses and stronger connection. People tend to prefer interlocutors who do not rigidly hold a fixed position, so neutral or flexible agents help find common ground. Learning to 'vibe code' empowers knowledge workers to prototype, test, and build without technical constraints. Practical use of such tools can dramatically speed creative work and produce more personal outcomes.
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