Far too many people come across a debate on an issue and immediately assume that it is Oxford style, one where you are trying to beat your opponents and score points. But the reality is, as you two are getting across in this piece, a group of people are trying to discuss an issue and find the best way forward on it. And everyone has a stake in it, both from the ideas of what is brought to the table along with what is taken away from the table. And we all need to see this and internalize this.
Far too many people come across a debate on an issue and immediately assume that it is Oxford style, one where you are trying to beat your opponents and score points. But the reality is, as you two are getting across in this piece, a group of people are trying to discuss an issue and find the best way forward on it. And everyone has a stake in it, both from the ideas of what is brought to the table along with what is taken away from the table. And we all need to see this and internalize this.
Excellent series Doctor Loury.