Debates often involve partial truths, and the key is to find the right balance between conflicting viewpoints. Engaging in honest debate, focusing on substance rather than hostility, can lead to learning from each other's beliefs. Effective debate techniques include finding the disagreement under the disagreement to understand the root cause of different perspectives and keeping the 'gem statement' in the center to preserve relationships amid disagreements.
With polarization rising within our society and two wars encouraging division, people are feeling more afraid to engage with people who have differing perspectives. How can we solve that issue, build deeper connections, and get to know someone? New York Times columnist David Brooks says you help them feel seen and understood. John Donvan sits down with Brooks to discuss his book “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen”, how to foster connections in daily life, and offers a solution to a society in need of appreciating each other’s differences.
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