To make sure that your idea holds water. You have heard of straw man fallacy, right?
There is a technique called Steel Man. This is where you imagine someone disagrees with you. So you build up the best possible versions of their argument. This helps to make sure your point is airtight.
I hate to pull rank, but I believe I'm about twice your age, so I don't need techniques. I've done my own experimentation in my life and my conclusion holds water.
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