The Art of Being Persuaded | Jens Kjeldsen | TEDxØygarden

Core Argument - The core message is the importance of being open to persuasion and listening to opposing viewpoints to foster understanding, wisdom, and progress [1][6][7] - The speech advocates for actively engaging in the "believing game," where one attempts to understand and find coherence in opposing arguments, rather than immediately resorting to the "doubting game" [2] Illustrative Examples - The historical example of Norwegian Parliament's debate on women's suffrage highlights how changing minds can lead to societal progress [1] - Steve Jobs initially rejected the idea of the iPhone, but was eventually persuaded by his engineers, leading to Apple's immense success [3] - The anecdote about the speaker's wife disliking a comfortable but ugly sofa illustrates how two opposing viewpoints can both be true [1] Practical Applications - In relationships, being open to persuasion can lead to stronger connections, even if it means compromising on preferences [4] - In the workplace, listening to colleagues' proposals can foster creativity and lead to innovative business ideas [5] - In politics, embracing the "believing game" can promote understanding, unity, and societal improvement [5][6] Counterarguments and Rebuttals - The speech acknowledges the concern that being too open to persuasion could lead to being deceived, as in the case of Sarah's mother [2] - It clarifies that the goal is not to be persuaded all the time, but to be open to the possibility of being persuaded by listening and considering other perspectives [6]