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Mentioned in 14 episodes

High Conflict

Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out

Book • 2021

In High Conflict, Amanda Ripley delves into the phenomenon of 'high conflict,' which is distinct from the useful friction of healthy conflict.

High conflict involves good-versus-evil feuds that lead to an 'us versus them' mentality, altering brain behavior and increasing feelings of superiority while worsening the conflict.

The book follows various individuals in different contexts, including a conflict expert in California, a Chicago gang leader, and communities in Colombia, to illustrate how people get trapped in and eventually escape high conflict.

Ripley highlights common forces such as conflict entrepreneurs, humiliation, and false binaries that drive high conflict and provides insights on how to transform these conflicts into productive ones by rehumanizing opponents and reviving curiosity and wonder.

Mentioned by

Dave Stachowiak

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Daniel Pink

when discussing the looping technique for conflict resolution.

The Science-Based Tactics of Persuasion with Daniel Pink

Mentioned in a fact check segment, referencing her book on conflict.

221. Why Are We So Pessimistic?

Mentioned by

Jeff Wetzler

for her approach to creating safety and understanding in journalism.

Jeff Wetzler: The ASK Approach to Better Questions

Mentioned by

Jamil Zaki

as a source of inspiration for his book.

How to Disagree Better

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as the author of the book, and founder of Good Conflict, a media and training company that helps people reimagine conflict.

Conflict Is Normal. Here’s How To Keep It Healthy And Avoid Disaster. | Amanda Ripley

Mentioned by

Anne Morriss

as the latest of her three bestselling, award-winning books.

The rewards of healthy conflict (w/ Master Fixer Amanda Ripley)

Mentioned by

Jeff Wetzler

as an example of a professional question asker and author of High Conflict.

679: Make it Easier to Discuss Hard Things, with Jeff Wetzler

Mentioned by

Dave Stachowiak

as the author of the book and the subject of the podcast episode.

529: The Way Out of Major Conflict, with Amanda Ripley

Mentioned by

Amanda Ripley

as her most recent book.

News media wants to keep you angry, anxious, and depressed | Amanda Ripley

Recommended by

Dave Stachowiak

as one of the best books he's read in recent years, focusing on conflict and its systemic nature.

711: Turning Down the Temperature on Outrage, with Karthik Ramanna

Mentioned by

Rainn Wilson

to illustrate an example of a functional election system.

Kung Fu, Star Trek and the many paths to spirituality | Rainn Wilson

Mentioned by

Amanda Ripley

as a dive into the dark heart of human friction.

Conflict, crisis, consumption: What’s eating our nation? Amanda Ripley: Full Interview

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a conversation that had a huge impact on him, focusing on conflict resolution.

Good Conflict | Amanda Ripley | An Episode From “On Being”

Mentioned by

Amanda Ripley

as her own books.

The one mistake to resist post-election: Good vs. evil | Amanda Ripley

Mentioned by

Robert Glazer

as one of

Amanda Ripley

's books, focusing on conflict resolution.

Amanda Ripley on Changing Education and Building Resilience

Recommended by

Andy Kaufman

for its insights on handling disagreements.

PPP 452 | How to Build Bridges Across Divides at Work and Beyond, with Juliana Tafur

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