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Open to Debate

IQ2 Interview: Should You Love Your Enemies?

Mar 29, 2019
52:47
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Best-selling author Arthur Brooks discusses the importance of shifting the culture of contempt in American politics by encouraging constructive dialogue. Topics include combating contempt, evolving views on safety net policies, addressing attitudes towards slavery, human interactions, emotions, de-platforming on college campuses, and the importance of rules in discourse and debates.
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Quick takeaways

  • Loving your enemies fosters constructive conversations and saves America from contempt culture.
  • Contempt damages relationships more than anger, emphasizing the need for warmhearted responses.

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Arthur Brooks discusses the culture of contempt and quality of discourse in the US

Arthur Brooks, a political thinker, talks about his book 'Love Your Enemies' which delves into the culture of contempt in American political discourse. He emphasizes the need for constructive conversations, especially when facing disagreements. Brooks highlights the importance of separating ideologies from individuals to enable effective persuasion.

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