10% Happier with Dan Harris How to Engage Corona-Deniers (and Other Ethical Dilemmas)
Mar 27, 2020
JoAnna Hardy, a meditation teacher specializing in Buddhist ethics, and Greg Epstein, humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT, tackle the ethical dilemmas that arise during the pandemic. They discuss how to engage with those who downplay COVID-19, questioning whether confrontation or understanding is more effective. The conversation spans social distancing ethics, the implications of relocating during the crisis, and the balance between empathy and assertiveness in communication. Their insights urge listeners to navigate these dilemmas with mindfulness and compassion.
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Engaging with COVID-Deniers
- Express compassion and concern for COVID-deniers instead of lecturing.
- Ask them what they're worried about and try to understand their perspective.
Motivating Change
- Acknowledge that rapidly changing life patterns is difficult for everyone.
- Express care and concern, motivating loved ones to change voluntarily.
Empathy for Denial
- Dan Harris points out that empathy is crucial, even for those frustratingly in denial.
- Recognizing our own past heedlessness can foster understanding and compassion.