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How You Can Help End Polarization and Inequality – and Get Happier, Too | Robert Putnam & Shaylyn Romney Garrett

Dec 15, 2021

Robert Putnam, a Harvard public policy professor known for "Bowling Alone," and Shaylyn Romney Garrett, a writer and social entrepreneur, dive into their book *The Upswing*. They discuss the historical I-We curve, tracing America's journey from inequality to community, and tackle current polarization issues. The duo emphasizes grassroots movements as catalysts for change, advocating for collective well-being. Their conversation also highlights the importance of moral responsibility and building bridges across societal divides for a happier, more equitable future.

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Shaylyn Romney Garrett

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Intro

4min

Elevating Style with Affordable Luxury

2min

The I-We Curve: A Historical Perspective

16min

The Grassroots Awakening: How Local Initiatives Spark Change

5min

Progressivism and Racial Inequality

12min

The Journey of Heart Work Towards Equality

2min

Building Bridges Through Connection

9min

Exploring the Depths of Spirituality and Relationship

5min

In this episode, Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett discuss the recent book they co-authored, The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again.

Robert Putnam is perhaps best-known for his seminal book Bowling Alone, about the increasing atomization and isolation of American society. He is the Malkin Research Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. Shaylyn Romney Garrett is a writer and social entrepreneur who holds a BA in History from Harvard.

Content Warning: There are multiple references to racism and racial violence in this episode.

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