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“Don't make your audience play Jeopardy. Giving your answer before asking the question puts your audience at a disadvantage. It will also reveal your biases. Make it clear what question you are trying to answer first. Then allow your audience to engage in answering the question too.”

Quote by John Fairclough

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John Fairclough

John Fairclough, a British scholar, was born on August 23, 1930, and passed away on June 5, 2003. His research areas encompassed philosophy, sociology, and anthropology among others. more

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