Good Life Project

How to Make Impossible Conversations Possible | Spotlight Convo

Nov 23, 2023

58:07

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Rediscover the power of discourse to build mutual understanding in a polarized world. Explore creating transformative experiences for meaningful conversations and the importance of witnessing others. Engaging in meaningful conversations with people from different perspectives is crucial in democracies. Balance intimacy and societal engagement to live a good life. Learn about approaching difficult conversations with empathy and the power of language to connect and influence others.

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The power of gathering lies in creating spaces where people can take risks, share stories, and show parts of themselves that they may not be accustomed to showing.

Persuasion is a tool that can be used for both good and bad ends. To create positive change and inspire action, it is crucial to embrace persuasion and understand the power of language in shaping behavior.

Influence is not about manipulating or forcing others to do something against their will. Instead, it is about using language and rhetoric to inspire and empower, bridging divides, and strengthening connections.

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Creating Spaces for Meaningful Conversation

The power of gathering lies in creating spaces where people can take risks, share stories, and show parts of themselves that they may not be accustomed to showing. By bearing witness to each other's humanity, these moments become real and impactful.

Introduction

2min

Sponsorship Segment: Masterclass, Subaru, and Quince

7min

Creating Transformative Experiences for Meaningful Conversations

12min

Living a Good Life and the Importance of Witnessing Others

6min

The Importance of Meaningful Conversations in Democracy

20min

Living a Good Life: Balancing Intimacy and Societal Engagement

2min

Approaching Difficult Conversations and the Psychology of Influence

6min

The Power of Language

15min

In an era of polarization, we’ve lost the art of gathering, listening, and connecting across divides. How can we rediscover the power of discourse to build mutual understanding?

Priya Parker, Anand Giridharadas, and Jonah Berger reveal simple but transformative tools to help us relearn how to truly listen, relate, and influence. Through stories and guidance, we uncover how to create spaces for bearing witness to shared humanity, open minds and hearts through persuasive conversation, and choose words that connect rather than divide. Join us as we uncover a path back to empathy, dignity, and healing in our fractured world.

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You can find Priya at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Priya

You can find Anand at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Anand

You can find Jonah at: Website | Twitter | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Jonah

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