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whatshisface
on Oct 21, 2021
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Willingness to look stupid
The Socratic method is where they eventually realize the answer, not one where you make them all feel frustrated before finally revealing it.
sitkack
on Oct 22, 2021
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Wielded w/o skill, the Socratic Method comes of patronizing and trite.
To stay respectful, it is polite to negotiate with all participants in its use.
polynomial
on Oct 28, 2021
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To be fair, Socrates' goal was to make them realize they didn't actually have the answer, they only thought they did.
catach
on Oct 21, 2021
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I assume frustration levels for both come down to the soft skills used to run the process.
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