Unit 5 · Lesson 3• 7 min
Outweighing — Magnitude, Timeframe, Probability
When you can't refute, OUTWEIGH. Three lenses to argue your impact matters more.
Magnitude
Bigger impact. 'They save 10,000 jobs. We save 100,000 lives.'
Timeframe
Faster impact. 'Their gains take 30 years. Our harms start day one.'
Probability
More likely. 'Their best case requires perfect conditions. Ours happens 9 times out of 10.'
Quick Check
1. Three lenses of outweighing:
Answer all 1 to check.
Takeaway
Bigger. Faster. More likely. Pick one — or all three.