What is a dialectic?

Dī-ə-ˈlek-tik: A method of examining and discussing opposing ideas in order to find the truth.

A dialectic is a conversation between people with opposing views who wish to find truth through reasoned arguments.

This is an ancient form of collective reasoning. Popularized by Socrates in 400 BC, it remains a crucial method for forming social consensus and driving scientific progress.

Amid the noise and nonsense of modern life, a thoughtful dialectic can help us discover truth and meaning in a time when both are increasingly difficult to find.