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Visuwords. aMap. aMap is short for ‘argument map’. The idea’s very simple – to promote the art of arguing by mapping out complex debates in a simple visual format. aMaps come in two different formats: - Printed pocket-sized aMap “argument guides”, which you can buy here - Interactive personalised aMaps, which you can make here aMap has been developed by a team led by Chris Quigley of Delib (part of Team Rubber ) to promote the art of arguing. Initial concepts were developed as part of an academic project in partnership with Perry Walker from the new economics foundation , and various wonderful brains from the LSE (see below for more info) To learn more about aMap, read Chris Quigley’s blog article entitled “What and Why?”

And also his post “How to win arguments and influence people” for a bit more explanation of the theory. For press information, visit our press pack page The theory aMaps are based around the same structure as “informal logic” – this is the logic people use to argue in everyday life. Creately. NetVibes. JeopardyLabs. Exploratree.

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