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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 9 months ago

Is being able to say "Having said that..." and proceeding to acknowledge the flaws or potentil issues in your ideas a sign of that thing thats supposed to be good?

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Is being able to say "Having said that..." and proceeding to acknowledge the flaws or potentil issues in your ideas a sign of that thing thats supposed to be good?

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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 9 months ago

Like that thing that something something sign of a good mind is abillity to hold two conflicting thoughts and something/can’t remember the rest

Also, what is that thing/saying, anyone know? Not cognitive dissonance

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My suggestion would be to put the flaws first, and then finish off with the strengths of your argument. It leaves things on a better note.

Having said that, you definitely brought up a great point!

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