In spring 2019, more than 17,000 Europeans from 33 countries signed up to have a political argument with a complete stranger. They were part of "Europe Talks," a project that organizes one-on-one conversations between people who disagree -- sort of like a Tinder for politics. Editor Jochen Wegner shares the unexpected things that happened when people met up to talk -- and shows how face-to-face discussions could get a divided world to rethink itself.

Jochen Wegner: What happened when we paired up thousands of strangers to talk politics

What happened when we paired up thousands of strangers to talk politics

Over 17,000 Europeans engaged in 'Europe Talks,' embracing political discourse with strangers, challenging societal divisions.

Europe Talks invites strangers to discuss politics, fostering understanding and challenging assumptions through dialogue.

Personal discussions on contentious topics like migration and Brexit helped participants see issues through others' eyes.