CASE FILE Steelmanning §1/7

Operation

ETHICS TRIBUNAL

Classification EYES ONLY

Subject area SEQUENTIAL

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Question · The Question

Is it easier to win an argument by attacking the weakest version of the other side — or by first building the strongest version of it and beating that?

Open the opposition file.

When you argue against someone, do you attack what they actually believe — or the dumbest version of it?
Why might building your opponent’s case make YOUR case stronger?

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