His writing has become part of the fabric of common knowledge, and his ideas act as anchor points for further discussion.

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For every presentation, your topic and discussion points must be relevant for the audience.

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Large sheets were used as aids for display of the vital points of the subjects under discussion.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

To summarize: you prep for thoughtful discussion of a subject, even working through key points with a producer, only to be ambushed in one way or another on air.

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