According to Georg Simmel, strangers are particularly suited to the task of debunking because, while they are members of groups, they also have _____ without necessarily sharing the group's assumptions and points of view.

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According to Georg Simmel's concept of the stranger, they possess a "critical distance" which allows them to have an objective and impartial view of the group's assumptions and points of view. They are able to question and challenge these assumptions, which makes them well-suited for the task of debunking.

According to Georg Simmel, Strangers Are Particularly Suited to the Task