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Episode 029: Changing Minds in a Polarized World with David McRaney

The Decision Education Podcast

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Establishing Rapport and Consent

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the importance of establishing rapport and consent when trying to change someone's mind or engage in a deep conversation about beliefs. They emphasize the need to avoid triggering social primates' innate defensive mechanisms, such as shame or threat of ostracization. They suggest starting the conversation by asking for consent and learning the other person's viewpoint without pressuring them to change.

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