Two-time World Debating champion Bo Seo on how love and listening can improve how we disagree, so we're not at each other's throats online and offline (R).

When Bo was 8 years old, he and his parents migrated from Korea to Australia. 

Bo was a quiet boy and sometimes felt overwhelmed at school. 

But in Year Five, something happened which changed his life: one of his teachers introduced Bo to debating.Debating became a way for Bo to excel socially and academically. 

He went on to win world titles for Australia and for Harvard University.

Now Bo is sharing insights from the strategy, structure and history of debating to try to encourage all of us to disagree better.

Originally broadcast in May 2023.

Good Arguments is published by Simon and Schuster.

This episode of Conversations was produced by Nicola Harrison. Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney.

It explores keyboard warriors, how to argue well, communication skills, how to disagree without offending, writing, responding not reacting, self reflection, how to get your point across, books, agreements, disagreements, law, lawyers, legal industry, author, journalist, Harvard University, community building, how to build community, how to have constructive conversations, political divide.

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