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What does it mean?
Questions are neutral until you assume you already know the answer.
In plain terms
A question becomes an argument if you think you know the answer.
What can you take from it?
Avoid arguing when asking questions.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • conversation
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • asking open questions

Questions to consider

  • How do you ask questions?
  • When do you argue?

Another view

Sometimes assumptions help move conversations forward.

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