How to participate in online discussions thoughtfully 9/13
- Challenge ideas, not people
Focus your critique on the argument, not the person making it. Personal attacks derail discussion and create defensiveness.
Why it matters for climate discussions:
Challenging ideas respectfully helps build common ground—even with those who disagree.
Rather than replying “You clearly don’t understand science,” try: “There’s another perspective supported by peer-reviewed studies—would you be open to reading one?”