Name: How to have better political conversations
Uploaded: 2017-01-20T16:07:08Z
Duration: 11 min 51 s
Description: Robb Willer studies the forces that unite and divide us. As a social psychologist, he researches how moral values -- typically a source of division -- can also be used to bring people together. Willer shares compelling insights on how we might bridge the ideological divide and offers some intuitive advice on ways to be more persuasive when talking politics.

Robb Willer studies the forces that unite and divide us. As a social psychologist, he researches how moral values -- typically a source of division -- can also be used to bring people together. Willer shares compelling insights on how we might bridge the ideological divide and offers some intuitive advice on ways to be more persuasive when talking politics.

Robb Willer: How to have better political conversations

How to have better political conversations

Bridging ideological divides requires understanding the moral underpinnings of political beliefs, enhancing empathy and respect.

Moral reframing connects policy arguments to the opponent's values, proving more persuasive across the political spectrum.

Empathy and respect are pivotal in transcending political polarization, urging a shift from contempt to constructive dialogue.