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		psychphysic on Jan 31, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I want to lose every debate It's not dissimilar from the socratic method. But he leaves the direct criticism to the audience. He will almost never use the phrases "I don't think that's correct" or similar. Louis Theroux?

badcppdev on Jan 31, 2023 [–]

I always thought the socratic method was where somebody (Socrates) was teaching something to a student. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that doesn't seem right for describing the JRE

But I think Louis Theroux has a not dissimilar style.

(Unless you're asking me if I'm Louis... I'm not)

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