Hmmm. I didn't interpret the article as stereotyping, but rather a writing style I think of as "Making room for skepticism." Basically sympathizing with the (stereotype) profile/skepticism/opposition the writer anticipates before putting a forth an idea.
I read this style all the time, and take it for what it is: a construct that makes things easier to digest, even when neither the argument, nor counterargument, apply to me.
Again, I usually find it helpful/intellectual lubricant, and did in this case.
That said, I can't deny your experience. If you felt friction, there must be something to reconsider in this style of presentation. Thanks potatolicious for taking the time to describe how it make you feel. I will consider your ideas the next time I have to present slightly counter-intuitive things to folks. (I often present really technical things to business people who are handicapped not by their lack of technical skill, but extremely conservative approach to risk.)
And thanks as well to ahoyhere, who posted the article. Good stuff.
I read this style all the time, and take it for what it is: a construct that makes things easier to digest, even when neither the argument, nor counterargument, apply to me.
Again, I usually find it helpful/intellectual lubricant, and did in this case.
That said, I can't deny your experience. If you felt friction, there must be something to reconsider in this style of presentation. Thanks potatolicious for taking the time to describe how it make you feel. I will consider your ideas the next time I have to present slightly counter-intuitive things to folks. (I often present really technical things to business people who are handicapped not by their lack of technical skill, but extremely conservative approach to risk.)
And thanks as well to ahoyhere, who posted the article. Good stuff.