“Ukrainians, in particular, are protecting your safe life in Amsterdam,” – says Garry Kasparov to the “journalist” of Dozhd. For me, this is an example of how to talk to manipulators.
I understand about the “good Russians,” my attitude towards them has long been skeptical. But Kasparov was born in Azerbaijan, has Croatian citizenship, and lives in the USA. That’s one thing. More than such details, his behavior and position speak volumes. And here is an interesting interview with Russian propagandists, which they conduct very manipulatively on their “Dozhd.”
Kasparov methodically and purposefully brings the conversation back to the essence. The manipulator (journalist) distorts reality, diverts the topic from Ukraine, separates the issue of lifting sanctions on Russia from the reasons why they were imposed. This distortion of reality misleads inexperienced interlocutors from the truth.
I don’t suggest watching this conversation, although for me it is somewhat similar to when Portnikov debated with Latynina, and it was unparalleled.
So, with manipulators, you need to stick to the main topic and hit the target precisely. They divert the conversation from unpleasant facts, shift attention, accuse in response, – but calmly, methodically, you must dunk these manipulators in the truth.
No, nothing is more important than helping Ukraine.
No, you cannot separate sanctions because lifting any will help Putin.
No, the task of every Russian is to help Ukraine win.
No, no persecution of any Russian media can be more important than the deaths of Ukrainians.
Still, “they are protecting your safe life in Amsterdam.”
Right on target. Do not follow them when they lead you astray. Do not let them throw you off track. Again and again, bring lying manipulators back to the core, the essence, the epicenter of the main topic. Do not allow the manipulator to dictate in which context the problem will be discussed, – as if you can talk about it here, but not there.
Kasparov “cuts” to the truth as it is. He does not allow the substitution of cause-effect connections with superficiality. He demands specifics instead of abstraction. And this is very useful with those who try to impose their distorted position on us.
I also want to tell you about the DARWO tactic – this is an acronym used by manipulators, the essence of which is to dismiss accusations, go on the attack on the interlocutor, and switch places with you. You ask a direct question – and they dismiss your query, accuse you of, say, slander, lies, etc., and suddenly they are innocent, while you are guilty for asking uncomfortable questions.
How to fight this? Ground them, turn them face to the original query, demand clarity.
And altogether, let’s engage in chess 🙂 . A great foundation for developing strategic thinking.
