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I Never Thought Of It That Way : How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations In Dangerously Divided Times
Alfred Street (University of Auckland Store)
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I Never Thought Of It That Way : How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations In Dangerously Divided Times
Hardback Edition: 1
When you think you have the answers, you need to be asking a lot more questions-and embracing fearless curiosity.
Partisanship is up, trust is down, and we're hanging with friends and social media feeds that make us sure we're right and everyone else is ignorant (or worse). It can feel impossible to understand one another . . . but it is more important than ever.
The solution? A new framework to reclaim our humility, channel conflict, and reach understanding far beyond our own perspective.
In a fearful and polarized environment, we have a choice- We could let our minds and worlds shrink as we settle into certainty. Or, we can start asking questions. But does it make sense to stay curious about other people's perspectives when the wrong question can blow up in your face, ruin a relationship, or make people think you're the weird one?
The best insights live where one fearless mind meets another-where two people share the goal of better understanding each other rather than being "right" or "wrong." In this timely, personal guide, journalist Monica Guzman shows why curiosity is our best policy and how you can put it to work for you immediately, sharing practical tips from the trenches of the social, political, and cultural divides.
Pages : 288
Publisher : Benbella Books
Publication date : 2022-03-29
Subjects: Non-fiction, Published in the USA, Sociology, Psychology, Communication Studies, Sociology: Family & Relationships