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 Benefits of Mixed Emotions
Putting Our Assumptions to the Test
Mind Reading 2.0: Why Conversations Go Wrong
Mind Reading 2.0: Our Better Angels
Mind Reading 2.0: The Double Standard
Mind Reading 2.0: How others see you
Mind Reading 2.0: Why did you do that?
My Unsung Hero: Sanaa Kerroumi's Story
Minimizing Pain, Maximizing Joy
What Makes Relationships Thrive
My Unsung Hero: Wendy McDowell's Story
Changing Behavior, Not Beliefs
Choose Carefully
Creatures of Habit
My Unsung Hero: Justin Horner's Story
Bringing Up Baby
The Psychology of Self-Doubt
My Unsung Hero: Leah Bartell's Story
Both Things Can Be True
Work 2.0: The One-Room Commute
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