Don’t use a straw man argument, use a steel man argument.
An excellent thread from @farnamstreet on producing better arguments. Priceless advice for any campaigner or lobbyist. Too often we use straw arguments, thinking they will win. They don’t. They a swept away, and you don’t win. Instead, use this technique, and create a steelman, and your chances of winning will increase. Strange it appeared as … Read more