#74 How to Have Impossible Conversations Part I - Book Summary

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Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of "How to Have Impossible Conversations" by the esteemed Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
- Practical Guidance for Navigating Difficult Discussions in a Polarized Society
- The Seven Fundamentals of Good Conversation: Goals, Partnerships, Rapport, Listening, Refraining from Delivering Messages, Positive Intentions, and Knowing When to Exit a Conversation
- Treating Conversation Partners as Collaborators for Understanding, Not Adversaries to Be Defeated
- Modeling Desired Behaviors to Change Minds: Listening to Be Heard and Providing Direct Answers to Receive Them
- The "Unread Library Effect": Understanding Knowledge Limits to Foster Self-Doubt and Temper Beliefs
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📖 As a sneak peek into what's on the horizon, next week we shall unravel the pages of "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, so remember to stay tuned for that enlightening experience.
We hope you enjoy it!
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Chapters:
Introduction-00:00:00
Author Introduction-00:00:41
Chapter 1 - When Conversations Seem Impossible-00:03:28
What is an impossible conversation-00:04:31
Why have impossible conversations-00:05:39
What Can Be Done-00:16:07
Chapter 2 - The Seven Fundamentals of Good Conversation-00:16:30
Goals-00:16:54
Partnerships-00:19:04
Rapport-00:25:51
Listen-00:29:32
Shoot the messenger-00:35:04
Intentions-00:44:49
Walk Away-00:51:07
Chapter 3 - Beginner Level: Nine Ways to Start Changing Minds-01:03:12
Modeling-01:03:38
Words-01:15:15
Ask Questions-01:19:08
Acknowledge Extremists-01:23:25
Navigating Social Media-01:31:03
Don't Blame, Do Discuss Contributions-01:33:04
Focus on Epistemology-01:38:31
Learn-01:43:04
What not to do (Reverse Applications)-01:47:24
Conclusion-01:47:53

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