Paperback How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide Book

ISBN: 0738285323

ISBN13: 9780738285320

How to Have Impossible Conversations

Name: A Verbal and Intellectual Martial Art
Item: How to Have Impossible Conversations
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By James Lindsay, Peter Boghossian, James Lindsay

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"This is a self-help book on how to argue effectively, conciliate, and gently persuade. The authors admit to getting it wrong in their own past conversations. One by one, I recognize the same mistakes in me. The world would be a better place if everyone read this book." -- Richard Dawkins, author of Science in the Soul and Outgrowing God

In our current political climate, it seems impossible to have a reasonable conversation with anyone who has a different opinion. Whether you're online, in a classroom, an office, a town hall -- or just hoping to get through a family dinner with a stubborn relative -- dialogue shuts down when perspectives clash. Heated debates often lead to insults and shaming, blocking any possibility of productive discourse. Everyone seems to be on a hair trigger.

In How to Have Impossible Conversations, Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay guide you through the straightforward, practical, conversational techniques necessary for every successful conversation -- whether the issue is climate change, religious faith, gender identity, race, poverty, immigration, or gun control. Boghossian and Lindsay teach the subtle art of instilling doubts and opening minds. They cover everything from learning the fundamentals for good conversations to achieving expert-level techniques to deal with hardliners and extremists. This book is the manual everyone needs to foster a climate of civility, connection, and empathy.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0738285323

ISBN13:9780738285320

Release Date:September 2019

Publisher:Balance

Length:272 Pages

Weight:0.66 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"

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Political Science Politics & Social Sciences Reference Self Help Self-Help Self-Help & Psychology

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A Verbal and Intellectual Martial Art

By Vincent, October 31, 2020 Verified Purchase

This book presents a loving respectful effective way to engage with people who have radically different beliefs than yours. No matter what your politics or religious affiliations are. Be prepared to learn how to use techniques from the Socratic method to proven rules of engagement used by FBI hostage negotiators. It is that well researched. These methods are being used to great effect right now and videos are online to show...

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