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The 2024 CBC Massey Lectures | # 1: Why we need to have a conversation about conversations

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Reviving Civic Discourse

This chapter emphasizes the urgent need to reexamine societal conversations, examining the decline of civic discourse due to incendiary rhetoric and social media influences. It advocates for open dialogue around complex social issues like gender and race, encouraging listeners to confront their biases and embrace diverse perspectives. The discussion reveals the therapeutic value of conversation, particularly in tackling taboo topics, while highlighting the importance of resonating voices from marginalized communities in these dialogues.

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