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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world • 1 year ago

In a debate, what's it called when you pretend to agree with a point you don't actually agree with, because you think it will make the person more open to agreeing with you on other points?

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In a debate, what's it called when you pretend to agree with a point you don't actually agree with, because you think it will make the person more open to agreeing with you on other points?

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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world • 1 year ago

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Playing devil’s advocate is done in the open; OP is describing something more covert.
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  And it’s when you present an opposing position.

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