Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video we will discuss how to counter the common technique of "quote mining," that is, taking quotations out of context to support an argument. This is a common tactic that can frustrate a discussion, but if you remain calm, call it out, and if necessary explain why it is not a suitable piece of evidence, then you can avoid derailing the conversation.
In this video we will discuss how to counter the common technique of "quote mining," that is, taking quotations out of context to support an argument. This is a common tactic that can frustrate a discussion, but if you remain calm, call it out, and if necessary explain why it is not a suitable piece of evidence, then you can avoid derailing the conversation.










