You Are Not So Smart

254 - I Never Thought of It That Way - Mónica Guzmán

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Mar 5, 2023
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INSIGHT

Avoid Shaming, Build Understanding

  • Shaming or distancing those with different views doesn't persuade them to be better people.
  • Building relationships and understanding concerns is crucial to overcoming division.
ADVICE

Build Short Bridges First

  • Start bridging divides by connecting with people close to your views, not the extreme opposites.
  • Engage gradually to learn and potentially change harmful ideas through empathy and curiosity.
ANECDOTE

Story Behind Unmovable House

  • A reporter profiled an elderly man who refused to sell his house for a highway.
  • The man's story revealed deep personal reasons tied to memories and loss, showing the power of storytelling.
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