Questions to ask yourself before you speak
Is the position I’m about to offer based on objective facts or individual (or group) values and preferences?
Most people carry around a muddle of facts, opinions and judgements based on values and preferences, taking little time to distinguish between them. This is the source of most disagreements.
Jason Selvig: You’re against vaccines?
Interviewee: Completely. 100%.
Jason Selvig: All vaccines?
Interviewee: Every single one of them. They’re poison.
Jason Selvig: All vaccines are poison?
Interviewee: They are.
The result of all of this internal questions is not only that you may gain more clarity.