The Steel Man: Arguing for TruthAddress the strongest objection to resolve conflict
From the show
Clear Thinking StrategiesStrengthening an opposing argument reveals the actual truth behind a conflict. Unlike the Straw Man fallacy which attacks distortions, steel-manning validates the strongest points of the opposition first. By re-expressing a position to your opponent's satisfaction, you ensure you are fighting the real problem rather than a misunderstanding.
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