Intellectual humility doesn’t mean anyone can change your mind, a philosopher writes – but it might mean learning from the ‘other side’ in surprising ways.
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The psychology of disagreement offers insight into why there is such a strong polarisation in opinions surrounding London’s expanded Ulez.
Researchers have identified ways to have more productive conversations – even when you’re talking to someone who holds an opposite view.
Two concepts can help explain why society seems increasingly unable to agree on basic facts.
An expert’s tips for understanding social pitfalls and how to navigate them during a tense time of year.
Finding ways to make talking about diversity less of a confrontation and more of a dialogue is crucial.
Deep-seated disagreement is healthy for a democracy. But when people lose the ability to navigate those differences, they risk seeking anti-democratic unity of thought.
How to manage the stress of polarization and how to function when it surrounds us is now a necessary but underdeveloped skill for many of us.
Disputes are normal in romantic partnerships, but learning to see them from an outsider’s perspective, rather than your biased point of view, could be the key to cutting down on conflicts.
A philosopher writes about why many of us are feeling tired with the constant onslaught of information coming at us.
Those with strong beliefs tend to be admired.
New research could help you win an argument.
Research suggests people intuitively draw a distinction between what is known and what is believed. Recognizing the difference can help in ideological disagreements.
The bullshitter may do even more damage than the liar in politics.
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Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Columbia University
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Lecturer in Social Psychology, Loughborough University
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W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University
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Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Northern British Columbia
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Associate Professor of Philosophy and Law, Wayne State University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, City, University of London
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Professor of Psychology, City, University of London
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Associate Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
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Professor of Metaphysics and Epistemology, University of Leeds
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Associate Professor of Law, University of Dayton
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Senior Lecturer in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, University of Stirling
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Honorary Research Fellow, City, University of London
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Dean of the Irvin D. Reid Honors College and Professor of Philosophy, Wayne State University
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Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, UCL
