The conversation between human and AI assistant.
[|Human|] Name the first step to winning a debate.
[|AI|] The first step to winning a debate is to research and understand the topic thoroughly. It is important to have a deep understanding of both sides of the argument, including facts, statistics, and perspectives. This will allow you to form a strong and well-supported argument as well as anticipate and effectively counter the opposing side's points.
[|Human|] 
Name the first step to winning a debate.