Is it falsifiable?

Just cut through the nonsense

If you want to discuss, argue, or debate a topic, it is helpful to ask each other how you could be wrong.

This question, “is it falsifiable?” lets you know, immediately, if someone is curious or if they just want to vent.

Venting doesn’t help you reflect; it just keeps you on an emotional treadmill.

If no one knows how they could be wrong, it’s functionally the same as venting.If it can’t “be wrong” then there is no room for the discussion to develop. At best, you stop at a brick wall. At worst, you say hurtful things and damage the relationship.

If it can’t “be wrong” then there is no room for the discussion to develop. At best, you stop at a brick wall. At worst, you say hurtful things and damage the relationship.

If they can’t answer “is it falsifiable?” just walk away.

You’ll save yourself a lot of time.

On the flip side, you better be able to answer it too.

Their ego isn’t the only one in the room.