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The Importance of Honest Conversations
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48:57 - 57:45 (08:47)

Even when trying to do good, it can be terrifying to realize what people are capable of. However, the desire to do good is something that can be tapped into, and honest conversations are crucial for changing hearts and minds.

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The speaker presents four key questions to ask yourself when discussing opposing views: questioning your own perspective, articulating the evidence needed to change your position, understanding your opponent's perspective, and attacking ideas rather than people.
48:57 - 50:24 (01:27)
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Opposing views
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The speaker presents four key questions to ask yourself when discussing opposing views: questioning your own perspective, articulating the evidence needed to change your position, understanding your opponent's perspective, and attacking ideas rather than people.

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The Importance of Honest Conversations
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Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?
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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The hosts discuss the psychology behind cults, including the reasons behind joining them, the power dynamics at play, and the way cults can completely isolate members from reality.
50:24 - 52:59 (02:35)
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Psychology
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The hosts discuss the psychology behind cults, including the reasons behind joining them, the power dynamics at play, and the way cults can completely isolate members from reality.

Chapter
The Importance of Honest Conversations
Episode
Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?
Podcast
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The desire to shut down debate and conversation is alarming, because that is the only thing that can ultimately change hearts and minds.
52:59 - 56:06 (03:06)
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Debate, Conversation
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The desire to shut down debate and conversation is alarming, because that is the only thing that can ultimately change hearts and minds. Believing that every crowd is made up of individuals, reaching those individuals could change the world for the better.

Chapter
The Importance of Honest Conversations
Episode
Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?
Podcast
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The speaker is proud of taking a stand on an issue related to women and girls, even if it means not being universally beloved.
56:06 - 57:45 (01:38)
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Feminism
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The speaker is proud of taking a stand on an issue related to women and girls, even if it means not being universally beloved.

Chapter
The Importance of Honest Conversations
Episode
Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?
Podcast
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling