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Zachary R. Wood: Why it's worth listening to people you disagree with
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We get stronger, not weaker, by engaging with ideas and people we disagree with, says Zachary R. Wood. In an important talk about finding common ground, Wood makes the case that we can build empathy and gain understanding by engaging tactfully and thoughtfully with controversial ideas and unfamiliar perspectives. "Tuning out opposing viewpoints doesn't make them go away," Wood says. "To achieve progress in the face of adversity, we need a genuine commitment to gaining a deeper understanding of humanity."
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TED.com
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Tedtalks;TED;Talks;activism;collaboration;communication;community;empathy;humanity;politics;race;social change;society;TED2017;2018
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