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Creator: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos; guest Jamil Zaki. Topic: Respectful disagreement.

Laurie Santos and Jamil Zaki explore how people may overestimate the distance between their beliefs and those of others, and how to approach disagreements constructively.

Why this belongs on Better Lifestyle

We selected this episode for its relevance to practical, thoughtful self-improvement. It offers an opportunity to explore one question, not a requirement to consume more media. Follow the original creator’s page for the complete work and any accessibility options that provider offers.

One question to try after listening

In a low-stakes disagreement, could one sincere question clarify the other person’s position before you offer a counterargument?

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