Bo Seo on What Debate Teaches Us About Listening to Each Other
Sharpen your listening through debate
What you'll learn: Bo Seo on What Debate Teaches Us About Listening to Each Other — a 30-minute next big idea club course on Sonder.courses.
When was the last time you had a good argument? While some may envision a late-night dorm chat or a thought-provoking lunch with a dear friend, most of us avoid disputes. We’ve learned to keep quiet about certain topics—lest we alienate friends or lose family holiday invitations. As a young man, Bo Seo firmly believed in keeping his thoughts to himself. That is, until a teacher invited him to join the debate team. The offer spurred a lifelong fascination with arguing. In his book, Good Arguments, Seo explains the principles of formal debate and how we can apply them in real life. He makes the case that disagreements can unite us—provided we choose debates wisely and participate well.
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- A focused, beautifully crafted lesson — 30 minutes or less
- One illuminating idea explored from multiple angles
- Works on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop
- Part of the full Sonder library of 200+ courses
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