I'm right and you're an idiot : the toxic state of public discourse and how to clean it up

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  • Author: Hoggan, James , Litwin, Grania
    Contributor:

    Puttonen, Michael

    Summary:

    The environment can be polluted, as can public discourse. I'm Right and You're an Idiot examines the state of today's public square, showing how polarized conversations discourage people from taking action on issues such as climate change, and demonstrating how we can clear the air and become more powerful and effective communicators.

    Contents:
    • Part I. The polluted public square
    • Smashing heads doesn't open minds
    • A failure to communicate
    • Duped and how
    • Part II. Speak the truth, but not to pnuish
    • Leaning into the future
    • The mighty tool of public narrative
    • From the heart
    • Epilogue: hope, compassion, and courage.
    Genre: Political science, Self-help publications, Social science
    Original Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada , New Society Publishers
    Language(s): English
    ISBN:

    9781550927078

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    1550927078

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    9781771423038

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Puttonen, Michael

Abstract

The environment can be polluted, as can public discourse. I'm Right and You're an Idiot examines the state of today's public square, showing how polarized conversations discourage people from taking action on issues such as climate change, and demonstrating how we can clear the air and become more powerful and effective communicators.

Genre
Political science
Self-help publications
Social science
Publisher (Source)

Gabriola Island, BC, Canada

New Society Publishers

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