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To follow the spirit of the original linked article I will choose to accept that a debate can be defined as a conversation where one person presents their ideas
by badcppdev 4y ago
To follow the spirit of the original linked article I will choose to accept that a debate can be defined as a conversation where one person presents their ideas and another person listens and asks clarifying questions in a generally non-argumentative manner.
With the JRE you seem to be saying that the guest is arguing that their ideas are correct and JR is arguing the negative but only through the use of questions and occasional direct counters to the guests argument.
Seems like a debate to me although also fits the definition of an interview.
- psychphysic 4y agoIt's not dissimilar from the socratic method. But he leaves the direct criticism to the audience. He will almost never use the phrases "I don't think that's correct" or similar. Louis Theroux?
- badcppdev 4y agoI always thought the socratic method was where somebody (Socrates) was teaching something to a student. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that doesn't seem right for describing the JRE But I think Louis Theroux has a not dissimilar style. (Unless you're asking me if I'm Louis... I'm not)