86. Why We Viscerally Resist Talking to the Other Side – Mónica Guzmán
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Mónica Guzmán discusses the importance of curiosity in political conversations and the challenges of bridging divides in American discourse.
The New Counterculture of Conversation In a world where political labels have become shields and social media is a minefield of "rhetorical grenades," Monica Guzman argues that the most radical act you can perform is to stay curious. As the Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, Monica has seen firsthand how fear has become the "archvillain" of American discourse. In this episode, we dismantle the failing left-right paradigm and explore why bridge-building isn't about being "nice...
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