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.
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The Tale of the Cowboy Philosopher
The Influence You Have
Liar, Liar, Liar
Passion Isn't Enough
When Things Click
Secret Friends
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