Thanks Roger for lifting up the work of David Brooks and Peter Mayer. David has written/commented extensively lately (NY Times, Atlantic, PBS News Hour, etc,) about our divisive cultural dilemma, His thoughtful observations and suggestions for remedies have been helpful to me, and I appreciate his willingness to challenge us to facilitate the change we desire. It is also wonderful to connect with a fellow Peter Mayer fan. I have followed Peter's beautiful creative soul for many years as he...
Roger, thanks so much for your spot-on post. I’ve been thinking about how we go about starting since the happy hour discussions we’ve been having. It is interesting that each of the three happy hours I’ve attended eventually came around to a deep desire to come together with those who think differently. Perhaps it was the timing of the happy hours so close to the election. It doesn’t matter because those conversations got me thinking more deeply and talking with others. The butterfly effect,...
Sharing this Braver Angels workshop in case some folks are interested: DEPOLARIZING WITHIN WORKSHOP OCTOBER 5, 2023, 10AM - 1PM EASTERN Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own “inner polarizer” How to be...
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