Is Authentic, Honest Dialogue Still Possible? | Lochhead on Different

<p>The Big Themes:</p><ul><li><strong>Authentic dialogue is dying in America:</strong> Stanford Research shows us that people are caring more about themselves and less for others.</li><li><strong>Good conversationalist vs. “selfie”:</strong> Many people think the purpose of a discussion is to win. At one point changing your mind was called “learning.” Today it’s called flip-flopping.</li><li><strong>People are told to shout their story:</strong> Not to listen. Not to collaborate. Not to learn. Not to teach. Just “tell it.”</li><li><strong>We will either have civil discourse – or civil war:</strong> This is the time to elevate the value of authentic dialogue. In person. <i>And</i> online.</li></ul><p>The Big Quotes:</p><p>“We talk to each other and if we're human beings, we sort it out, that's the best mechanism, just be human with each other.”</p><p>This episode is brought to you by BMC Software.</p>