There's a saying that's attributed to the Dalai Lama: in the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher. It's a nice idea, but in reality, when people don't share our values, it's hard for us to tolerate theirs. This week, we talk with sociologist Robb Willer about the common mistakes we make in trying to persuade others of our point of view — and how we can break out of our echo chambers.
Did you catch last week's kick-off to our US 2.0 series? You can find it in this podcast feed, and here.
The Halo Effect
Why Nobody Feels Rich
The Fee-for-Service Monster
You 2.0: Empathy Gym
You 2.0: WOOP, WOOP!
You 2.0: Loss And Renewal
You 2.0: The Mind's Eye
You 2.0: Our Pursuit of Happiness
Edge Effect
The Untold Story Of Lyndie B. Hawkins
Romeo & Juliet In Rwanda
The Night That Lasted A Lifetime
The Founding Contradiction
Buy, Borrow, Steal
A Rap on Trial
The Air We Breathe
Playing Favorites
Justifying The Means
The Time Machine
The People Like Us
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