TED-Ed: How can you change someone's mind? (hint: facts aren't always enough) - Hugo Mercier

The video explores how arguments can change minds, using examples like a logical puzzle, a study on Iraq War beliefs, and climate change data. It highlights the importance of shared beliefs, trusted sources, and values in persuasion. Logical arguments work when based on shared axioms, while trust in sources is crucial for evidence-based issues. Values play a key role in arguments that can't be settled with evidence. Understanding the audience's beliefs, trusted sources, and values is essential for effective persuasion.

What conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between married and unmarried individuals at the dinner party?

What was the main finding of the 2005 study by Brendan Nyhan and Jason Reifler regarding American attitudes towards the Iraq war?

How do arguments become more convincing according to the text?

What role do trusted sources play in changing people's beliefs about climate change?

How can engaging with an audience's values influence the effectiveness of an argument?