Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

81. Fact or Fiction? How to Communicate When We Hold Different Beliefs

Mar 14, 2023

Join Seema Yasmin, an accomplished author, journalist, and physician, as she delves into the intricacies of human belief systems and communication. She explains why disagreements feel so personal, linking them to our identities and sense of belonging. Yasmin emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in discussions about contentious topics, such as vaccinations. Learn strategies for compassionate dialogue, the role of context in beliefs, and how to frame conversations that encourage deeper connections.

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Intro

2min

The Art of Effective Communication: Empathy and Humility

2min

Tailoring Motivation in Healthcare

3min

Bridging Beliefs and Identity

13min

The Recipe for Successful Communication: Compassion, Empathy, and Honesty

2min

Why does disagreement feel so personal? According to author, journalist, and physician Seema Yasmin, it’s because beliefs aren’t just about what we think, they’re about who we are.

“What [people] believe is entrenched in them, and it’s to do with their sense of belonging and their sense of identity,” says Yasmin. Whether we’re butting heads over something trivial like sports or something major like COVID-19 vaccines, Yasmin points out that the disagreement is just the surface — underneath are complex layers of geopolitics, history, language, dialect, culture, faith, family history, and power hierarchies.

So how do we show compassion to others, especially when we disagree with them? Yasmin and host Matt Abrahams explore strategies for more empathetic communication in this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart.

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