The speakers explore the negative effects of political polarization on personal connections and stress the significance of maintaining relationships despite differing political views. They highlight the importance of engaging with diverse perspectives to foster understanding and critical thinking, while also discussing the goals of the book, such as empowering individuals hesitant to voice their opinions and supporting those influenced by cultural divisions.
Tim Urban is on a mission to increase our collective ability for critical thinking. He is the founder, writer and illustrator of the popular website Wait But Why, a long form blog that regularly reaches millions of readers. He has delivered a TED Talk, “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator,” which has been viewed 29 million times. And, most recently, he is the author of the smash-hit book What’s Our Problem: A Self Help Book For Societies, which is available wherever books are sold.
Tim returned to the Elevate Podcast to discuss how society became so polarized, the need for critical thinking, different ways to think about political and societal debates, and much more.
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