Become an intellectual explorer : master the art of conversation.
What is a great conversation? They are the ones that leave us feeling smarter or more curious, with a sense that we have discovered something, understood something about another person, or have been challenged. There are 3 design principles that lead to great conversations: humility, critical thinki...
| Format: | Video |
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| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Big Think,
2019.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | What is a great conversation? They are the ones that leave us feeling smarter or more curious, with a sense that we have discovered something, understood something about another person, or have been challenged. There are 3 design principles that lead to great conversations: humility, critical thinking, and sympathetic listening. Critical thinking is the celebrated cornerstone of liberalism, but next time you're in a challenging and rewarding conversation, try to engage sympathetic listening too. Understanding why another intelligent person holds ideas that are at odds with your own is often more enlightening than merely hunting for logic errors. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed October 5, 2022). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (6 minutes) |
| Playing Time: | 00:05:24 |