We all have barriers in communication sometimes. How do we stay civil when talking about passionate topics with someone who opposes our view? Should we bother? How do we navigate the challenge? Joe and coproducer E. Michael Friend visit with Physical Therapist Tommy Fliss who has unique barriers when talking to patients. What will you do now? Listen and decide for yourself.
Shownote links:
Lady Gaga interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Martin Luther King Letter from the Birmingham Jail
Albert Einstein Institute 198 Methods of Nonviolent Action
Patton Oswald takes a moment to investigate why his social media attacker was so angry. The result is a total change of heart.
Cornell University Study: I'm Sad You're Sad
National Academy of Sciences Facebook Study
“People want their own facts that are suited to their opinions rather than shaping their opinions around facts,” - President Barack Obama speaking at the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Summit
Schoolchildren protest - Non-violent protest is justified sometimes, when you want to get the message out and get something accomplished.
Sarah Silverman response to social media attacker. It's always a good choice to see the other person for who they are before lashing out.
Bonus link:
Anger can be contagious, stop the spread...
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