Think Again

• Insight: Most people start an argument against a straw man, the weakest version of an opponent's case.
• Insight: Taking a steel man (the strongest version) approach can be effective in finding common ground.
• Principle: Look for the strongest version of an opponent's case.

Insight: Asimov described that great discoveries often begin not with "Eureka!", but with "That's funny..."

Insight: New discoveries challenge existing beliefs, but when core beliefs are challenged we tend to shut down rather than open up.