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Jun 2025
1h 25m

Win Hearts, Then Minds + Your Questions ...

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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There’s a saying that’s attributed to the Dalai Lama: in the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher. It’s a nice idea. But when people don’t share our values, it’s hard for us to tolerate theirs. This week, we bring you a favorite episode with sociologist Robb Willer. We discuss the common mistakes we make in trying to persuade others of our ... Show More
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