This one has what you can read in any other book on debating and arguments but the main difference is the anecdotes here. You get to watch a good debate but many at times you don't know what goes behind the scenes which is why the anecdotes are so important.
The most common myth is that a side with the facts and truth wins. You can have all the truth in the world until you put it out there in a way that people recognise and empathise with it. This is where the debating skills come into the picture. Debates are considered as a healthy sign on of a good society where the thoughts are argued. An argumentative culture is important because it provides for an environment which is good but this comes with its own pitfalls when you witness that a discussion in favour of right gets lost because the other one was represented better/differently.
A debate can reach a solution based on words, and avoid a lot of action which can potentially go wrong. But be careful when you see a debate, and remember the difference between a debate and a monologue.
Peace
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