With the help of good friends, I've developed an approach to conversation over the last couple of decades. In this blog I'm trying to forge that approach into a system that I'm calling the Dancratic method. PREMISE : Everything should be able to be questioned. If it doesn't hold up to scrutiny it should be considered theoretical at best. i.e. You should be able to question 2+2= 5 and adhere to the rules below. Even the most volatile topics can be discussed with civility if followed properly. Dancratic method is a specific application of Socratic method. Instead of a group discussion lead by a teacher or leader, these rules can facilitate 1 on 1 conversation for productive truth seeking. There is no persuasive element to Dancratic rules. GOAL : The goal is learning something new. Perhaps understanding a different perspective a little more. There is no winning, and no losing unless you break a rule- then everyone loses. 5 RULES : Be kind No name calling of an
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