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May 24, 2006

#106: Wright Brothers explain

Wright Brothers

[Cueball and Megan are talking to each other.]

Cueball: I’ve heard that when the Wright brothers argued, they periodically switched sides in the debate to try to encourage a more balanced conclusion.

Cueball: We should try that in our relationship!

Megan: It’s a neat idea, but I think treating personal issues like a debate will only engender hostility and hurt feelings.

Cueball: No, I think it would help, by forcing us to consider the other person’s point of view.

Megan: Hmm, maybe you’re right.

Cueball: Am not. It’s a bad idea.