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The National Peace Accord and Why the World Needs Conflict
10:15 - 21:33 (11:17)
The National Peace Accord in South Africa brought together people of all races and classes at the neighborhood level to try and stop violence. Conflict is needed when there is injustice or a need for change.
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Discussing the concept of conflict resolution and the importance of peaceful coexistence in the community, including the practice of taking time to cool off and resolve conflicts before they become violent.
10:15 - 12:09 (01:53)
Summary
Discussing the concept of conflict resolution and the importance of peaceful coexistence in the community, including the practice of taking time to cool off and resolve conflicts before they become violent.
ChapterThe National Peace Accord and Why the World Needs Conflict
EpisodeResolving Conflict with William Ury
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In a polarized America, it becomes challenging to find common ground between Democrats and Republicans, Vaxes and anti-Vaxes, and different ideologies.
12:09 - 14:21 (02:12)
Summary
In a polarized America, it becomes challenging to find common ground between Democrats and Republicans, Vaxes and anti-Vaxes, and different ideologies. The author proposes that instead of taking one side, we must remember to take the third side and find a middle ground.
ChapterThe National Peace Accord and Why the World Needs Conflict
EpisodeResolving Conflict with William Ury
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The National Peace Accord in South Africa formed committees at the neighborhood, district, state and national level to bring people of all races and classes together to stop political violence and make a shift towards conflict resolution.
14:21 - 17:54 (03:32)
Summary
The National Peace Accord in South Africa formed committees at the neighborhood, district, state and national level to bring people of all races and classes together to stop political violence and make a shift towards conflict resolution. Crossing ideological, religious and other lines can help achieve a common goal and bring people together.
ChapterThe National Peace Accord and Why the World Needs Conflict
EpisodeResolving Conflict with William Ury
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Conflict is necessary for addressing injustices and driving change in society, but it can be transformed from destructive to constructive means.
17:54 - 19:52 (01:58)
Summary
Conflict is necessary for addressing injustices and driving change in society, but it can be transformed from destructive to constructive means. Transformation of conflict is the more modest but valuable goal.
ChapterThe National Peace Accord and Why the World Needs Conflict
EpisodeResolving Conflict with William Ury
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Being unwilling to compromise and holding fast to beliefs without growth can lead to dysfunction in marriages, just as it does in politics.
19:53 - 21:33 (01:39)
Summary
Being unwilling to compromise and holding fast to beliefs without growth can lead to dysfunction in marriages, just as it does in politics.