"Winning Arguments: Interaction Dynamics and Persuasion Strategies" Discussion and Reception
Date:
March 21, 2018
Time:
Join us 4-6:30 p.m., March 21, for "Winning Arguments: Interaction Dynamics and Persuasion Strategies" discussion and reception.
Co-sponsored by the KCBA ADR Section and the WSBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.
The presenter, Dr. Chenhao Tan, assistant professor of computer science at University of Colorado Boulder, author, and researcher of online forums will discuss:
- Research on Reddit’s ChangeMyView online forum
- How does our language, timing, and persuasion techniques impact our ability to change another person’s mind?
- What are the most successful techniques for changing minds?
- When is someone’s mind more open to change?
- How can mediators use Dr. Tan’s research to become more effective in their verbal and written interactions with parties?
Reception to follow - please RSVP by March 14 to sections@wsba.org help us ensure adequate seating and refreshments
About Dr. Tan: Dr. Chenhao Tan has a Ph.D. in computer science from Cornell University and bachelor's degrees in computer science and economics from Tsinghua University. He conducted postdoctoral research in online social interactions at the University of Washington. Dr. Tan is an assistant professor of Computer Science and Informational Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research includes articles and papers on natural language processing and social dynamics. His research on Reddit’s ChangeMyView, an online forum that explores persuasion strategies, has been published and presented at the 25th International World Wide Web Conference. His research paper, Winning Arguments: Interaction Dynamics and Persuasion Strategies in Good-faith Online Discussions, was featured by the Washington Post, National Public Radio, and other media outlets. Read more about Dr. Tan’s research.
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