How to win an argument (at the US Supreme Court, or anywhere) | Neal Katyal

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The secret to winning an argument isn't grand rhetoric or elegant style, says US Supreme Court litigator Neal Katyal — it takes more than that. With stories of some of the most impactful cases he's argued before the Court, Katyal shows why the key to crafting a persuasive and successful argument lies in human connection, empathy and faith in the power of your ideas. "The question is not how to win every argument," he says. "It's how to get back up when you do lose."

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26 Comments on How to win an argument (at the US Supreme Court, or anywhere) | Neal Katyal

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    • This video has nothing to do with criminal guilt. He was arguing if it is legal to indefinitely detain someone without trail. Did you even watch the video?

    • @emf 303 I understand that, but i wasn’t commenting on the video but the criminal guilt. You misunderstood the point of the comment.

    • @CyanPowder
      No ones is saying that Bin Laden’s driver is innocent. The person in the video is not even claiming that he’s innocent. The entire argument is about his right to a trail to prove his guilt.

      What is the point of your comment that I misunderstood? You obviously watched the first 30 seconds of the video and completely misunderstood what this video is about. Again, what is the point of your comment? Explain to me how I got this wrong.

    • @emf 303 To summarise my point of view on his guilt. You are assuming im trying to say that that was the point of the video, and i haven’t.

  1. “He said quote: “they hate us”” when the actual quote clearly says something else. I feel like this is what hurts the press so much

  2. Not live, many clip changes, editing, etc. Good info, self commercial and click bait.

    Keep it up, TED, TEDx, etc?

    Losing our interest to sub, because we can Google any subject on TED or any other platform or subject with our own Clicks of a thumb.

    It’s called tech tools?

    Thumbs up and down…

    Up for content.

    Down for not live and
    far too edited.

    Stay safe, everyone.

  3. Thank you for being a voice of reason during the last four years. I watch your remarks because you always speak about the law and the constitution of the United States of America in the context of the relevance to these unusual times we are experiencing. I too am an immigrant to this country. From Europe. I have studied American history and I find that a lot of people born here do not know their history. This is baffling to me! I am cheerful not to speak about this. I discuss my political views only with my kids and close friends. I don’t usually respond on public platforms. I keep my views private. However today listening to you I feel inspired to comment. I thank you again for your bravery in speaking out against injustice. May you continue to talk to us, and please stay safe and well.

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