The Association for Informal Logic and Critical Thinkingis thrilled to announce the next session of:
The AILACT Speakers Forum
November 21, 11:00 US Eastern Time Please note this special date!
Zoom Link:https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/7153464115
Better Disagreement through Simplified Argument Mapping Disguised as a Game
Steve Franconeri
Professor
Visual Thinking Laboratory
Department of Psychology
Northwestern University
His research is on how well-designed visual displays (charts, slides, and diagrams) can help people think and communicate better.
Abstract:
Point Taken (https://pointtaken.social/) is Franconeri’s kitchen-table argumentation/collaboration game, designed to create clear and calm disagreements, combining the best prescriptions from conflict resolution and critical thinking. Steve will discuss and demonstrate the game, and then enthusiastically ask for your feedback on new and possible mechanics. Events will be recorded and archived on the AILACT YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ailactvideos
Please join us and please forward this on to others
If you have questions, please contact Kevin Possin directly at kpossin@winona.edu
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Please consider being a speaker by sending an abstract of your topic to:
Frank Fair [psy_fkf@SHSU.EDU] or Dona Warren [dwarren@uwsp.edu]
Next Forum:
The AILACT Speakers Forum will return for a Spring season in February 2026
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