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Discourse is spoken or written communication between people, especially serious discussion of a particular subject.
Discourse is a generalization of the notion of a conversation to any form of communication. Discourse is a major topic in social theory, with work spanning fields such as sociology, anthropology, continental philosophy, and discourse analysis. Following work by Michel Foucault, these fields view discourse as a system of thought, knowledge, or communication that constructs our world experience.
Credit: Wikipedia - discourseThe Gamification of Public Discourse | C Thi Nguyen Posts where this video is embedded C Thi Nguyen Philosophy professor Discrediting People ** Cause them to lose the respect or trust of othersPeople: C Thi Nguyen (1)C Thi Nguyen Philosophy professorBooks: C Thi Nguyen (2)C Thi Nguyen Philosophy professorEcho Chambers and Epistemic Bubbles C Thi Nguyen (2018)Papers: Continue reading The Gamification of Public Discourse C Thi Nguyen (2019)
Thinking and spoken discourse are the same thing, except that what we call thinking is, precisely, the inward dialogue carried on by the mind with itself without spoken sound. | Plato Continue reading Thinking and Spoken Discourse Plato
Imagine a culture where an argument is viewed as a dance, the participants are seen as performers, and the goal is to perform in a balanced and aesthetically pleasing way. In such a culture, people would view arguments differently, experience them differently, carry them out differently, and talk about them differently. But we would probably not view them as arguing at all: they would simply be … | George Lakoff and Mark Johnsen Continue reading Imagine a Culture Where an Argument Is Viewed as a Dance George Lakoff and Mark Johnsen
Our public interactions have become more and more like having an argument with a spouse. Conflict can’t be avoided in our public lives any more than we can avoid conflict with people we love. One of the great strengths of our society is that we can express these conflicts openly. But just as spouses have to learn ways of settling their differences without inflicting real damage on each other, so … | Deborah Tannen Continue reading Public Discourse Is Like Having a Fight Deborah Tannen
The Separation of the Learned from the conversible World seems to have been the great Defect of the last Age, and must have had a very bad Influence both on Books and Company: For what Possibility is there of finding Topics of Conversation fit for the Entertainment of rational Creatures, without having Recourse sometimes to Continue reading The Separation of the Learned From the Conversible World David Hume (1742)
Numerous words or phrases describe the varied forms of conversation and speech. This page lists some of the more common ones in alphabetic order. Continue reading The Language of Conversation and Speech Meanings of words describing conversation and speech
Conversation has a long history shaped by culture and everyday life. The old word conversible reminds us how easily this skill can fade when attention shifts elsewhere. Exploring its roots offers a clearer way to think about how people speak with one another and how a richer conversational world might still be possible. Continue reading The Conversible World The sphere of human interaction and exchange of ideas
Discourse profoundly shapes our perceptions and interactions. Exploring different forms of oral discourse—such as debates, interviews, and conversations—reveals how we convey ideas and navigate conflicts. Examining these genres gives us a richer understanding of the subtleties and complexities that characterize human communication. Continue reading Oral Public Discourse Verbal expression aimed at a public audience
In his essay Of Essay-Writing, the Scottish philosopher David Hume distinguishes between two distinct realms of intellectual discourse: the learned and the conversible. … Continue reading Two Realms of Intellectual Discourse ** The learned and the conversible
Storytelling ** Weaponizing Public Discourse ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Society’s prevailing narratives frequently infiltrate our everyday discussions, subtly influencing us to adopt their rhetorical patterns unconsciously. Nevertheless, thoughtlessly replicating these dominant discourses hinders our Continue reading Dominant Discourse and Narrative ** Shape the world
Introduction The stories we tell ourselves and each other profoundly shape our realities. Within our inner lives, narratives revolving around belonging, worthiness, and potential can either fuel growth or limit possibilities. Families pass down spoken and unspoken rules prescribing roles and expectations. Community stories glorify local identity or maintain comfort over justice. Organizations … Continue reading The Power of Discourse and Narrative ** How stories shape our individual and collective realities
Debates are an essential part of communication, allowing for the exchange of differing viewpoints. However, understanding their various forms and purposes can be challenging. By examining the structure and significance of debates, we can gain a deeper understanding of their role in public discourse and critical thinking. Continue reading Understanding Debates Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it
Speed-conversation Spectrum Street Epistemology Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close We all hold deeply rooted personal beliefs, many of which we have never questioned. Street Epistemology is a conversational technique based on the Socratic method, designed to Continue reading Street Epistemology Exploring deeply held beliefs
