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.
Reframing Your Reality: Part 1
Separating Yourself from the Pack
What We Gain from Pain
A Founding Contradiction
The Premonition
Why You're Smarter Than You Think
Do Less
Money 2.0: Let's Go Shopping!
Money 2.0: The Rich and the Rest of Us
Money 2.0: Emotional Currency
Money 2.0: Why We Bust Our Budgets
Money 2.0: Rewrite Your Money Story
The Logic of Rage
When Doing Right Feels Wrong
A Conspiracy of Silence
How Rude!
Healing Your Heart
You Don't Need a Crystal Ball
How to Change the World
You Can't Hit Unsend
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