https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/try-these-5-techniques-to-make-your-next-political-argument-fruitful/ > Given the fight we’re up against this November, we’ll need all the tools in our tool kit to change hearts and minds. We reviewed the literature on moral persuasion to help uncover clever strategies to use in debate. The hope is these tactics will help people have productive conversations with people we disgree with. > If you’re against gun control: Ask your opponent to explain the Second Amendment and historically how it has been applied in America.