Check out [[Daily Reading]] for context. ## Today's Pick of the Internet #### [Rapoport's Rules: How to Criticise Constructively](https://themindcollection.com/rapoports-rules/) - Rapoport's Rules are four guidelines that help you criticise arguments constructively - The aim is to encourage productive and civil discourse **The Guidelines** 1. Restate your opponent's position - Help them understand that you are trying to see the world from their eyes i.e tactical empathy 2. Find common ground - At a fundamental level, both your motivations could be similar. Get to that and establish a baseline 3. Reflect on lessons learned - In spite of disagreeing entirely, acknowledge the opponent's experience or opinions and showcase what you have learnt new (could just be a new perspective, even if you do not hold that yourself) 4. Make your counterargument - Talk through your position --- #### Like what you see? Would you like to support me? Easy! Head over to [this link](https://refind.com/?invite=7b7e76f6e0) and subscribe to receive **Refind** newsletters. Every day Refind picks the most relevant links from around the web for you. Loved by 400k curious minds.