The Gamification of Public Discourse | C Thi Nguyen Posts where this video is embedded Analyze Logical Fallacies Use the chatbot to analyze logical fallacies British Gentlemen’s Clubs ** Of the 17th and 18th Centuries Changing Minds Through Conversation The role of conversation in Derek Black’s transformation Cicero’s Sermo ** Conversari Conversations Through the Cynefin Lens Unraveling the intricacies of … 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. Credit: Plato Posts where this quotation is embedded Analyze Logical Fallacies Use the chatbot to analyze logical fallacies British Gentlemen’s Clubs ** Of the 17th and 18th Centuries Changing … 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 … 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 … 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)
The Great Conversation – the Evolving Dialogue of Ideas On Conversation Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Meaning of Conversible ‘Conversible’ is an interesting old-fashioned word not widely used today. ‘Conversible’ means “sociable, inclined to converse or talk with others”. It describes someone who enjoys and is skilled at conversation. Some examples of using … Continue reading The Conversible World ** The sphere of human interaction and exchange of ideas
Introduction: Discourse and Narrative ** Narrative and Story ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 … Continue reading Oral Public Discourse Verbal expression aimed at a public audience
What Is a Real Conversation? The Value of Conversation ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Numerous words or phrases describe the varied forms of conversation and speech. This page lists some of the more common ones in alphabetic order. Posts that link to this post The Language of Conversation and Speech Digging into their … Continue reading The Language of Conversation and Speech Meanings of words describing conversation and speech
On Conversation Introduction: History and Philosophy of Conversation ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter In his essay Of Essay-Writing, the Scottish philosopher David Hume distinguishes between two distinct realms of intellectual discourse: the learned and the conversible. As Hume describes them, the learned are those who gravitate towards solitary contemplation, delving into the … Continue reading Two Realms of Intellectual Discourse ** The learned and the conversible
Storytelling ** Weaponizing Public Discourse ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 ability to think independently and may inadvertently strengthen detrimental ideologies. We must become more conscious of how … Continue reading Dominant Discourse and Narrative ** Shape the world
Weaponizing Public Discourse ** Introduction: Discourse and Narrative ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 … Continue reading The Power of Discourse and Narrative ** How stories shape our individual and collective realities
Conversare Events The Dérive Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 exploring the structure and significance of debates, we can better appreciate 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 Reverse Brainstorming Café Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 explore our beliefs and our confidence in them. You can learn more about the method on the … Continue reading Street Epistemology Exploring deeply held beliefs
