Talking Across the Divide
How to Communicate with People You Disagree with and Maybe Even Change the World
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Justin Lee
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Justin Lee
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A guide to learning how to communicate with people who have diametrically opposed opinions from you, how to empathize with them, and how to (possibly) change their minds
America is more polarized than ever. Whether the issue is Donald Trump, healthcare, abortion, gun control, breastfeeding, or even DC vs Marvel, it feels like you can't voice an opinion without ruffling someone's feathers. In today's digital age, it's easier than ever to build walls around yourself. You fill up your Twitter feed with voices that are angry about the same issues and believe as you believe. Before long, you're isolated in your own personalized echo chamber. And if you ever encounter someone outside of your bubble, you don't understand how the arguments that resonate so well with your peers can't get through to anyone else. In a time when every conversation quickly becomes a battlefield, it's up to us to learn how to talk to each other again.
In Talking Across the Divide, social justice activist Justin Lee explains how to break through the five key barriers that make people resist differing opinions. With a combination of psychological research, pop-culture references, and anecdotes from Justin's many years of experience mediating contentious conversations, this book will help you understand people on the other side of the argument and give you the tools you need to change their minds - even if they've fallen for "fake news."
©2018 Justin Lee (P)2018 Penguin AudioWhat listeners say about Talking Across the Divide
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- Vanessa
- 19-02-2020
Must read for anyone discussing sensitive topics
This book talks about strategies and the mindset that help people with opposing views dialogue together. It seeks to fight polarisation, which is on the increase due to our modern lives, and create respectful discussion even with those diametrically opposed. The author uses his own example of being a gay Christian.
I liked this book because even though I don't agree with the author's personal views, I never felt he tried to push those views onto me, nor felt belittled for my own views. In fact, it was a breath of fresh air that someone like him might want to understand my view. The book hopes to teach you how to do the same for others. The book really is neutral territory that teaches us practical ways to really listen to each other.
The strategies are simple, yes, but sometimes simple is best. A must read for those in the Gay-Christian debate, yes, but also just as general principle for any discussion.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-03-2021
Excellent resource
Super useful! Lots of excellent tips and real life examples for Strategic Dialogue. Thank you Justin!
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