Open to Debate
A primer for discussing Israel and Gaza and our divided American political landscape: John Donvan in discussion with author Mónica Guzmán
Nov 24, 2023
Monica Guzmán, author of 'How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times' discusses bridging political divides, the impact of social media on conversations, the consequence of shortening the congressional work week, the power of curiosity and understanding, changing views through open dialogue, the social risk of pursuing curiosity, and recognizing humanity in political discourse.
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- Curiosity is essential in navigating polarized landscapes and can help bridge divides in discussions.
- Deep divisions and lack of trust lead to misperceptions and hinder understanding, emphasizing the need to challenge assumptions and engage in more thoughtful conversations.
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Disagreement and polarization: Understanding the heart of debates
In this podcast episode, the host explores the growing problem of polarizing disagreements in recent years. The conversation delves into the discourse surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict as an example of this issue. The guest, Monica Guzman, an author and advocate for improving the ways we disagree, emphasizes the importance of curiosity in discussions. She highlights how deep divisions and lack of trust have led to misperceptions and hindered understanding. Guzman discusses the need to challenge our assumptions and engage in more thoughtful, curiosity-driven conversations, even amidst heated and complex debates.
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