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#364 – Chris Voss: FBI Hostage Negotiator

Lex Fridman Podcast

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An Exercise for Talks Between Two Sides

The insight from this snip is that having a structured conversation where each person articulates the other side's position before disagreeing can prevent arguments and promote understanding. This exercise successfully demonstrated that people can have conversations without devolving into vitriol and personal attacks. By requiring participants to outline the other side's perspective and receive confirmation that they understood it correctly, there was a leveling out and an attempt to see the other side's point of view. This exercise was particularly beneficial for those attempting to articulate the opposing position, as it helped them gain a deeper understanding. Overall, this exercise proved that constructive conversations can take place by first acknowledging and empathizing with the other side's perspective.

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