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TFA doesn't differentiate between types of emotion. What if it's anger, exasperation, or some other negative emotion? I've worked with people who tended to dis

TFA doesn't differentiate between types of emotion. What if it's anger, exasperation, or some other negative emotion? I've worked with people who tended to display these emotions when making decisions, interacting with people, and carrying out their work. Far from persuading me, it was more likely to make me think that the quality of their decision-making (and other aspects of their work) was compromised.

PhasmaFelis 8y ago
"Emotional" in this context is generally understood as "appealing to the audience's emotions." Displaying anger at your audience may not be convincing, but if you want your audience to be angry about something else, then displaying the anger you want them to share can be quite effective.
- AstralStorm 8y ago
  Like certain popular politicians who shall not be named. A common enemy is among the oldest tricks in the book.
drasticmeasures 8y ago
Beep bop beep! Instructions unclear; angrily shouted at Trump supporters for, in my master's view, supporting evil. Didn't seem to work! Initiating testing on MUM protocol: "Look hurt and worried about Trump supporters' well-being while asking them if everything is alright at home." "Do you really hate me? I don't hate you. I'm sorry. Can I do something to help? You want me to listen. Alright. I want to learn from you. I'll hush and listen. You're right. What was the point of me criticizing you if that only made us not listen to each other? You're right, almost nobody ever says you're right anymore!, but it makes the other side feel understood, and feeling understood makes them want to listen to us as well, even if just a little bit. Maybe it's my fault, too. I'm not perfect. I'm sor-- I guess a heartfelt apology isn't going to help you. I will change what I do for the better." Empathy is hard work for a robot.

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TFA doesn't differentiate between types of emotion. What if it's anger, exasperation, or some other negative emotion? I've worked with people who tended to dis

by ilamont 8y ago

PhasmaFelis 8y ago
"Emotional" in this context is generally understood as "appealing to the audience's emotions." Displaying anger at your audience may not be convincing, but if you want your audience to be angry about something else, then displaying the anger you want them to share can be quite effective.
- AstralStorm 8y ago
  Like certain popular politicians who shall not be named. A common enemy is among the oldest tricks in the book.
drasticmeasures 8y ago
Beep bop beep! Instructions unclear; angrily shouted at Trump supporters for, in my master's view, supporting evil. Didn't seem to work! Initiating testing on MUM protocol: "Look hurt and worried about Trump supporters' well-being while asking them if everything is alright at home." "Do you really hate me? I don't hate you. I'm sorry. Can I do something to help? You want me to listen. Alright. I want to learn from you. I'll hush and listen. You're right. What was the point of me criticizing you if that only made us not listen to each other? You're right, almost nobody ever says you're right anymore!, but it makes the other side feel understood, and feeling understood makes them want to listen to us as well, even if just a little bit. Maybe it's my fault, too. I'm not perfect. I'm sor-- I guess a heartfelt apology isn't going to help you. I will change what I do for the better." Empathy is hard work for a robot.