James Öz

James Öz, an expert on historical social movements, discusses how diverse advocacy groups cite previous successes to justify their strategies for social change. He reveals the paradox of believing that all methods are effective while often adhering to biases. The conversation emphasizes the importance of humility and skepticism in advocacy, urging listeners to adopt an exploratory mindset. Öz also addresses the role of motivated reasoning, advocating for critical self-evaluation to better engage with opposing perspectives.