The Arthur Brooks Show Arthur Books in conversation with Simon Sinek
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Mar 29, 2019 
Simon Sinek and Arthur Brooks discuss the impact of contempt in modern society, the dangers of tribalism in politics, the role of social media in demonizing opposing ideas, the importance of understanding motivations in peace talks, the limitations of social media in fostering meaningful conversations, and the need for intellectual independence and empathy in promoting positive change.
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Show Love to Persuade
- To be persuasive, show love and respect even when disagreed with. - Insulting opponents or showing contempt only destroys chances of convincing anyone.
Contempt Destroys Relationships
- Contempt, not anger, predicts divorce and societal division. - Contempt communicates worthlessness and destroys relationships, making persuasion impossible.
Motive Attribution Asymmetry Revealed
- Both sides in conflict believe they act with love while viewing opponents as hateful. - This Motive Attribution Asymmetry fuels extreme division and misunderstanding.