Diskusijos
Diskusijos is the Lithuanian term for discussions. It denotes a structured or informal exchange of ideas on a topic, with goals such as clarification, persuasion, problem solving, or decision making. The concept is used in education, media, politics, and everyday conversation, covering classroom debates, public hearings, online forums, and social media discussions.
Forms and formats: formal discourses, debates, seminars; informal conversations; online discussions on forums, comment sections, and
Norms and etiquette: focus on relevance, respect, listening, clearly stating positions, citing sources, avoiding logical fallacies
Outcomes and challenges: When well conducted, diskusijos clarify issues, reveal assumptions, promote critical thinking, and aid
In democratic societies, productive diskusijos are valued for enabling collective reasoning and informed public opinion.