There may be valuable minerals in Greenland that could help American industry...but we don't need to invade. Read my post about how we can solve problems without violence.
Excellent piece Sue. Practical and hopeful. Ironic that listening is considered by the polarized to be
selling out. Seems that believing in the possibility of mutual benefit is a key mind seat. Know any examples of getting opposite thinkers to that beginning? Must have something to do with trust building.
Yes---building trust is essential. When groups work together with the intention to solve a problem, trust results. It requires a safe space and at least a willingness to try and solve a problem. I've seen skeptics come around. But if group members have a hardened position and are unwilling to work towards a fair and viable solution, there's no progress. I've participated in both kinds of groups!
Excellent piece Sue. Practical and hopeful. Ironic that listening is considered by the polarized to be
selling out. Seems that believing in the possibility of mutual benefit is a key mind seat. Know any examples of getting opposite thinkers to that beginning? Must have something to do with trust building.
Bill Gregory
Yes---building trust is essential. When groups work together with the intention to solve a problem, trust results. It requires a safe space and at least a willingness to try and solve a problem. I've seen skeptics come around. But if group members have a hardened position and are unwilling to work towards a fair and viable solution, there's no progress. I've participated in both kinds of groups!
Sue, the deliberate polling process is fascinating. I wonder if anyone has applied it with schools.
I don't know...maybe we should interview the author to find out...
https://deliberation.stanford.edu/publications
https://deliberation.stanford.edu/publications/depolarizing-through-deliberation-civics-education-case-study-minded-high-school