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it can also be called devils advocate. it can be helpful when you do not have someone to argue that side and good for understanding a issue from many sides and
by reshie 7y ago
it can also be called devils advocate. it can be helpful when you do not have someone to argue that side and good for understanding a issue from many sides and can be in good faith. stating a disclaimer does make things more transparent though and may or may not be good for the sake of the argument. bad faith in this case would be misrepresenting or downplaying the other argument wrongfully to further your own opinion.
- WorldMaker 7y agoAlso, it can be useful to remember that if you find yourself playing Devil's Advocate a lot, you should maybe check your pay stubs from the Devil. Even if you don't believe in the arguments that you are making, you still might be persuading others towards those causes. There are things to consider when advocating for opinions you do not personally hold. Relatedly too, getting called in a lot to play Devil's Advocate by other people for sides/opinions that you do hold and care about can be an indicator that those people do not value your opinion and think you may be in the Devil's employ already. While they may not mean harm by it, it can be important to realize the emotional investment you are putting into the work will not be returned in how it is perceived, you might not be well enough "compensated" for that work, and should maybe renegotiate terms (or stop agreeing to it).