Navigating Intractable Conflicts

This chapter explores the emotional turmoil in classrooms during tense campus incidents and delves into intractable conflicts characterized by prolonged polarization and failed resolutions. It highlights the growing partisan divide in the United States, drawing parallels to historical instances of political violence while analyzing the societal and psychological factors that deepen these divides. The discussion reflects on the My Country Talks initiative, demonstrating both the potential for dialogue and the pitfalls of unresolved tensions in attempts to bridge conflicting perspectives.