10% Happier with Dan Harris

Is the News Making You Hate Everybody? Here's a Radical Antidote.

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Nov 7, 2025
Paula Faris, a former ABC News co-anchor and host of The Paula Faris Show, shares a lively conversation with Dan Harris. Their unlikely friendship highlights the power of empathy despite their contrasting backgrounds. They discuss how media homogeneity can skew perspectives and the importance of diverse friendships in combating prejudice. Tips on engaging in discussions across divides are shared, along with insights on managing news anxiety. With humor and sincerity, they explore how different viewpoints enrich our understanding.
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ADVICE

Befriend Someone You Disagree With

  • Hang out with someone you disagree with to reduce blind rage and broaden understanding.
  • Approach the encounter aiming to learn, not to change the other person's mind.
INSIGHT

Proximity Lowers Polarization

  • Close, engaged contact with people you disagree with reduces polarization according to the contact hypothesis.
  • Shared projects or goals deepen understanding more than surface conversations.
INSIGHT

Cognitive Flexibility Benefits Life

  • Exposure to opposing views builds cognitive complexity and reduces anxiety.
  • Broader thinking often correlates with greater life success and well-being.
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