• The Science of Disagreeing Well

  • Nov 24 2024
  • Length: 17 mins
  • Podcast

The Science of Disagreeing Well

  • Summary

  • What turns a playful debate into an angry, tearful argument? Or a cheerful Thanksgiving feast into a frosty dessert? America is heading into the holiday season after a divisive election season. So we're featuring an episode from NPR's science podcast Short Wave about what happens in our brains during conflict: Why it tempts us to shut down, and how we can navigate difficult conversations—political or otherwise—without losing control.

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