One won't know, of course. I thought the whole point of saying "Imagine" is given such a situation, how to deal with it. Of course, while listening if it isn't an out-there idea, listen, converse and follow up.
Re:I want to lose every debate
by trompetenaccoun on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @07:02AM
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It's a hypothetical, sure. Imagine a debater who feigns being open to your viewpoint, with the actual purpose of steering the conversation into territory you may be less familiar with so they can in their view "beat" you there. I'd refer to this as a debating tactic, not listening. Or maybe listening à la Ben Shapiro.
>Imagine someone has an out-there idea
How would one know the idea is out-there until one has listened and understood what someone else is saying?
>And you play the nice, slightly curious, but not too curious person that has an open mind...
I don't have to "play" this part, unless I were someone who isn't naturally nice and curious.