Episode 6: There's Always A Question Behind the Question

Lead Out Loud Podcast · Jun 27, 2022 · 27m

Will it be hot today? It’s a simple question that seems to solicit one of two answers–yes or no. But in real life, it may not be that simple–especially if the question is asked of a technical person. The answer may contain long, wandering stories of interconnected ideas instead of an explicit yes or no answer. There is always a question behind the question. What is the definition of hot? What part of the day should be evaluated? What geographic location should be used as a reference point? Any one of these questions can lead to debate and an unproductive fixation on precision. In this…