Conversations

The art and science of having effective, joyful conversations

Good Conversations Have Lots of Doorknobs

Adam Mastroianni experimentalhistory.substack.com

A phrase I heard recently and found useful: I agree with the idea, but I disagree with the tone. Many ideas get dismissed because they are delivered in a cocky or hostile or dismissive tone—or because of who delivers them. Separate substance from style.

sari and

Perhaps our imperfections in conversation aren’t flaws but features

wonderwaves.substack.com

Stuart Evans

Paul Bricman

Paul Bricman paulbricman.com

Tanuj

“Always remember that to argue, and win, is to break down the reality of the person you are arguing against. It is painful to lose your reality, so be kind, even if you are right.” -Haruki Murakami

sari

hello, i'm v good at asking questions. it's one of the things i get most complimented on i think what i do is simple & easy for anyone to do: 1. i listen 2. notice what i'm curious about 3. ask what i'm curious about without filtering 4. when people ask me... See more

nibras ꩜x.com

Stuart Evans

"You know nothing”: a conversational mindset

David Gasca mysticalsilicon.substack.com

sari

If you want to see your world transform, practice disagreeing without a hint of being disagreeable. It's a cheat code for life.

Brent Beshore twitter.com

sari

I want more of this tone on social media:

“As always, I welcome your input, critiques and rebuttal.

What did I get wrong?”

sari and