After several rounds of Spectrum Street Epistemology (SSE) conversations, Peter Boghossian asked a group of participants for their feedback. The group offered resounding approval for the technique as a tool to avoid conflict when discussing controversial topics. One gentlemen from India was particularly impressed, saying he had never felt comfortable sharing his opinion before. If you’ve been thinking about trying SSE, the comments here should convince you to jump in!
This is the final video in the Reverse Q&A: Hungary & Romania series.
Six people in Pécs, Hungary discussed the claim, “LGBT issues should not be allowed to be discussed in schools.” The players spread across the spectrum with responses ranging from “Strongly Agree” to “Strongly Disagree.” Debate arose about age-appropriate sex education and the role of school vs. family in transmitting moral values. We hear what it would take to change many of their minds.
Gay marriage is legally unrecognized in Romania. In this discussion, three Transylvanians consider if the law should change. The players consider homosexuality in history, the influence of religion on marriage, and marriage as a human right. One participant claims that homosexuality is not natural, arguing that life and society depend on a Tao-like balance between masculine and feminine energies.