I don't mean just go through the motions, I mean sincerely try to imagine how somebody who believes differently than you, but someone who you respect could accept this idea, and try to convince yourself of it.
不是说装模作样,
是说真诚地试着想象有一个和你有不同想法的人,但是一个你尊重的人,他是怎么能够接受这个想法的,然后试着说服你自己也去接受。