A debate that begins before the participants have fully understood the topic, defined their terms, or agreed on the rules of engagement. It’s a race to speak first rather than to understand best, guaranteeing confusion and talking past one another.
Example: "The 'discussion' on climate change instantly became a hasty debate. Within 30 seconds, they were shouting about Al Gore's electricity bill and winter snowstorms, having never agreed on whether they were debating the science, the economics, or the politics of the issue."
by AbzuInExile January 31, 2026
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