Good Arguments

Good Arguments (2022) is one part memoir, one part guide to the art of speaking. It introduces us to the thrilling and eccentric subculture of competitive debate and distills its secrets into timeless principles for effective communication. If we can only learn to disagree better, it argues, we can improve our relationships and revitalize our democracies.

• Couples who want to communicate more effectively
• Introverts who want to climb out of their shell
• Anyone who wants to speak more persuasively

A two-time world champion debater and the former debating coach for the Australian national team, Bo Seo is one of the most recognizable figures in the competitive debate community. He’s written for many major publications, including the Atlantic and the New York Times, and he’s also a regular panelist on the Australian TV debate program The Drum.