💡Bad faith arguers employ common tactics such as dodging, twisting, wrangling, and lying.
🔍The dodger changes the topic to avoid addressing the original point.
🔄The twister misrepresents the argument to confuse and deflect.
🤔The wrangler finds faults but never provides alternatives.
🤥The liar habitually tells multiple lies to deceive others.
What is a dodger in a debate?
—A dodger is someone who changes the topic instead of addressing the original point.
How should I respond to a twister?
—To respond to a twister, correct their misrepresentation and clarify your actual argument.
What is a wrangler in a debate?
—A wrangler constantly criticizes without offering any alternatives.
How can I confront a liar in a debate?
—Confront a liar by identifying and challenging their lies with the truth.
Why is it important to address bad faith arguments?
—Addressing bad faith arguments is crucial to prevent bullies from gaining power and to redirect conversations towards meaningful engagement.
00:00The 2016 presidential election debates revealed the detrimental effects of bad faith arguments.
01:27Identifying common tactics used by bad faith arguers: dodging, twisting, wrangling, and lying.
01:42The dodger evades the original point by changing the topic.
02:19The twister misrepresents the argument to deflect and confuse.
03:01The wrangler criticizes without offering any alternatives.
03:35The liar tells multiple lies to deceive others.
04:16Developing strategies to challenge and confront bullies and bad faith debaters.
04:46Having tools and strategies to reset conversations and engage meaningful engagement.
