Can dialogue bridge the gap between opposing political identities?
In short: Journalist Eve Pearlman explores 'dialogue journalism,' a method designed to foster nuanced conversation between people with fundamentally different worldviews. This talk examines how structured interaction can replace hostility with curiosity.
The video showcases a project where journalists facilitate discussions between groups that would typically never meet, such as 25 liberals from California and 25 conservatives from Alabama. By focusing on contentious issues, the goal is to create 'real connection across difference.'
Pearlman argues that these interactions serve as a necessary remedy for a divided democracy. The approach prioritizes nuance and respect over winning an argument, aiming to cultivate civic virtues through active participation in difficult conversations.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How to lead a conversation between people who disagree | Eve Pearlman
- Also: civicvirtues.asu.edu — How to Lead a Conversation Between People Who Disagree | Cultivating Civic Virtues through Action
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