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Podcast: Thinking Out Loud
Episode: Are Formal Debates Still Possible? Pt.1
Description: The recent debate between Dr. James Tour of Rice University and skeptical YouTuber, Dave Farina, is a bracing emblem of our time. Characterized more by character assassination, belligerence, and agitation than generosity, even-handedness, and careful argumentation, the event raises the question of whether public debate is still a viable option in our increasingly shrill culture.