using a
visual aid
confusion about
meaning of words/
grouping of concepts
unresolved
disagreements
missing what the
other person
considers important
failure to separate
disagreements about
the state of the world
from disagreements
about values / desires
ability to remember
what we agree upon
for later use or revision
in the same conversation
ability to literally
point at differences
of opinion
Using a visual aid in conversation
(also requires pointing and talking ;)
* A black arrow represents a causal influence that I think generally increases its target.
* A red arrow represents an influence that decreases its target.
* A dotted arrow represents an influence I'm less certain about than the others in this picture.