Exploring the emotional reactions and cognitive processing of societal turmoil in the US and India, discussing the disconnect between emotion and understanding, and highlighting the importance of emotional processing in politics and economic transformation.
I love this two-part series with Anand Giridharadas, author of The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy. Every now and then, I come across something that makes me think in a completely new way, and this was one of those times. We talk about this concept of persuasion — the ability to reach across differences and believe that others are movable, as well as the idea that I have the capacity to be moved — as being the heart of democracy. I’m so glad you’re here for this conversation, and get ready to be persuaded.
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