The secret to changing minds is to agree with what someone says and then use the word "and" instead of "but" to pose a counter argument, in the same sentence.
For example, they say Democrats will make America the world's leader again. You respond, yes they will make us the world's leader and our policy will be dictated by the CCP and multinational corporations. The human brain can't hold onto to both ideas and the person's belief will change.
Using the word "but" triggers a person's mental model defense system whereas using "and" allows counter-information to slip through.
The secret to changing minds is to agree with what someone says and then use the word "and" instead of "but" to pose a counter argument, in the same sentence.
For example, they say Democrats will make America the world's leader again. You respond, yes they will make us the world's leader and our policy will be dictated by the CCP and multinational corporations. The human brain can't hold onto to both ideas and the person's belief will change.
Using the word "but" triggers a person's mental model defense system whereas using "and" allows counter-information to slip through.
Solid tip.
Excellent advice. A simple tool that is easy to use.
I can see that