The past three years, with the election of Trump, have opened floodgates to a level of cruelty and meanness that is disheartening; however, it's still important to have difficult conversations and pursue kindness on a one-on-one level, which is what our founding fathers intended when they said all men are created equal.
A discussion about the need for parents to prepare their children for the realities of the world, such as racism, and not shield them from the harsh truths of society.
In order to overcome political polarization, we must learn to understand others and build up the musculature to do so. We need to understand why others hold certain views and how to communicate effectively to work towards a solution.
The speaker highlights how racism is still very present in America and that it's essential to educate ourselves about it. They also mention how even political parties are discussing Critical Race Theory as opposed to addressing more significant issues that need to be resolved.
This podcast episode discusses the importance of remaining optimistic in life and how pessimism can become an indulgence considering the achievements we have made as a society in terms of equality and environmental awareness.