How could a serious thinker argue that global warming is a hoax?
How could a decent person oppose the health care bill?
By taking the other side seriously, I'm hoping to identify and explore my own assumptions about the world.
By reading reporting that I disagree with, I hope to sharpen my ability to spot flaws in an argument.
By working to understand opposing points of view, I'm hoping to increase my own creativity.
I don't expect to be convinced by the arguments, but I feel it is important that I'm open to that possibility.
If you are interested in trying the experiment for yourself, here are some suggestions to get started:
For liberals:
For conservatives:
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