# The Argument for Arguing Better

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Podcast: [Doing Tech Right](https://stenobird.com/podcast/doing-tech-right-6617371)
Published: 2025-05-19T15:44:53+00:00
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## Resource

Larry speaks with Maya Whitaker of the Bay Area Urban Debate League about how debate fosters critical thinking and respectful dialogue. They discuss how learning to argue both sides of an issue can help students navigate social media, avoid echo chambers, and better understand complex, often divisive topics.

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