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Love Your Enemies
How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt
Book • 2019
In 'Love Your Enemies,' Arthur C. Brooks argues that the current culture of contempt in America, fueled by divisive politics and social media, is not a path to lasting success.
Instead, he proposes a strategy based on bridging divides and mending relationships.
Brooks combines behavioral research, ancient wisdom, and his experience leading a top policy think tank to offer unconventional prescriptions for bringing America together.
He emphasizes that disagreement is essential for excellence and that civility and tolerance are insufficient goals; what matters most is how we choose to act towards those we disagree with.
Instead, he proposes a strategy based on bridging divides and mending relationships.
Brooks combines behavioral research, ancient wisdom, and his experience leading a top policy think tank to offer unconventional prescriptions for bringing America together.
He emphasizes that disagreement is essential for excellence and that civility and tolerance are insufficient goals; what matters most is how we choose to act towards those we disagree with.
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Mentioned by Kasia de Lazari Radek as one of the most articulate and entertaining speakers on the podcast.
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ARTHUR C. BROOKS: the pillars of happiness
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David Gardner to highlight the importance of avoiding hyperbolic language in public discourse.
David Gardner to highlight the importance of avoiding hyperbolic language in public discourse.
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Sharon Salzberg , discusses anger and burnout and being motivated by compassion is very much a more effective way to approach this.
Sharon Salzberg , discusses anger and burnout and being motivated by compassion is very much a more effective way to approach this.
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How Compassion Works with John Makransky
Mentioned by Steven Olikara , referencing research indicating that political talk across differences is beneficial for the immune system.
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Russ Roberts as the topic of the episode, focusing on the culture of contempt in American politics.
Russ Roberts as the topic of the episode, focusing on the culture of contempt in American politics.
Arthur Brooks on Love Your Enemies
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner, highlighting its argument about a contempt crisis in the U.S. and the need for kindness.
478. How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt?
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Eric Zimmer and 
Arthur Brooks during their discussion on happiness and the culture of contempt.
Eric Zimmer and Arthur Brooks during their discussion on happiness and the culture of contempt.
Arthur Brooks on What It Takes to Find Happiness
