Stormdance philosophy socratic rules of engagement
Philosophy & History
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12m
In this video, Storm explores how we can judge with greater clarity, fairness, and integrity. Inspired by The Socratic Method by Ward Farnsworth, he takes a deep dive into twelve “Rules of Engagement” — principles meant to guide honest, thoughtful conversation and reasoning.
Storm shows how these twelve rules can be directly applied to judging dance battles — not to define technical criteria, but to shape the mindset behind the decision-making process. From The Open Table to Humility, each rule offers a way to stay mentally open, self-aware, and disciplined under pressure.
This is not about winning arguments or defending opinions — it’s about becoming a better observer, a more honest thinker, and a responsible judge.
A powerful reflection for anyone working in high-pressure environments where clear decisions matter — and where integrity counts.
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