In 1964, during a televised discussion about the civil rights movement, a hostile panelist tried to challenge Malcolm X by using complicated legal language to defend segregation. Instead of trying to compete with the speaker’s academic style, Malcolm X calmly responded with humor and a sharp analogy that exposed the weakness of the argument. In front of a live audience, he completely broke down his opponent’s position. He showed that a person with real knowledge can change their style and appearance when needed, while someone who only has the appearance of intelligence cannot create true understanding.
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