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Re: [Phys-l] Responding to a DJ about science



One of my favorite examples of 'convincing the audience - rather than your opponent' :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHaVUjjH3EI

(from West Wing)


JD wrote:
>
Remember the first rule of debating: Your goal is not to
convince the opposing debater; your goal is to persuade
the audience. The same rule applies in the courtroom: The
opposing lawyers are never going to concede. Your goal is
> not to convince them; your goal is to persuade the judge.