Ep 366: Dialogue | Campfire Convos | Lauren | Regarding a Force

Recorded: 27 December 2019 Uploaded: 4 January 2020 Released: 11 January 2020 Re-Released: 14 January 2020 (with explanation) Watch video here: https://youtu.be/h4LXf_n3pNQ Join the Discord server for next time! Link: https://discord.gg/eVX3MCe Twitter: @centratheist Email: se.convos@gmail.com What? Practicing “Street Epistemology" by campfire - speaking with folks about what they believe and why. HOWEVER, in this particular interview, we decided to allow other “Street Epistemologists” the opportunity to partake in the questioning via Discord social media application. This was the first known attempt at this method of “co-operative, group SE”. There was no rehearsal or prior knowledge regarding the specific topic. Lauren had watched only 1 of Anthony Magnabosco’s SE videos (“Martiza”) prior to this, and the Discorders listening had no idea what she would be discussing. #streetepistemology #groupSE #collabSE Why? “Open-ended Socratic questioning is a highly effective and respectful way to address dogmatic beliefs supported by logical fallacies—without arguing or debate.” - Dr. Tyrone Wells. Background: Lauren and I had gone years and even decades without having this discussion, or anything like it. My studying Street Epistemology opened the door for us to finally have this respectful talk that was LONG overdue. We are now closer than ever! Lessons: Because of the amount of time it takes for the Discorders to type their questions after the “# next question” prompt, the flow of conversation was disrupted. (I therefore edited out this downtime for the sake creating a fluid video - the raw video was about 1H20M). HOWEVER, these downtimes allowed Lauren the opportunity to think deeply about the questions and her answers. This type of SE chat can probably only take place in a controlled environment for these reasons. This group method proved to be an effective way to communicate with a close family member since I wasn’t the one asking most of the questions. I can imagine that it could be even more helpful with a family member that is less obliging, less open, or less intellectually honest. Respect: It's possible that my interviewee will read the comments, so be respectful. Join the Discord server for next time! Link: https://discord.gg/eVX3MCe Music provided by Jim Rhodes, with Dan Harris on lap steel.