Good Life Project Tired of Fighting With “opponents,” What if There Was a Better Way? | Scott Shigeoka
Aug 21, 2025
Scott Shigeoka, a Fellow at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, shares his transformative journey of curiosity and connection. He details his year-long road trip, where he engaged with people holding opposing views, revealing how curiosity can bridge divides. The discussion includes his DIVE framework for navigating tough conversations and how personal stories foster empathy. Scott emphasizes the power of transforming fear into curiosity, suggesting that understanding our fears can lead to meaningful connections and deeper relationships.
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Year Living In A Prius To Learn Curiosity
- Scott Shigeoka lived in a Prius for 12 months to seek conversations across political divides.
- He traveled to Trump rallies and rural towns to practice heart-centered curiosity in real life.
Friends United By Conservation
- Scott recounts two friends in Montana who remained close despite opposite politics for 55 years.
- Their shared conservation work and mutual curiosity kept the friendship intact.
Personal Stories Opened Doors At A Rally
- At a Minnesota Trump rally Scott shared personal vulnerability and found shared experiences of being othered.
- Personal storytelling opened empathy and mutual recognition across political lines.
