Staying Curious When Values Collide at Iliff School of Theology
Can we work together to build a better country if we don’t share the same religious values? Graduate students show us how to use curiosity and…
Five Things Students Taught Us About Connecting Across Differences
We learned a lot in producing our new documentary series, Connecting on Campus: Stories of Courage, Curiosity, and Empathy.
What Does Gen Z Think About Political Polarization?
Undergraduate students surveyed their own generation—and found more optimism about bridging divides than in any other age group.
Do We Exaggerate Our Differences With Other People?
We create caricatures and tell stories of people from other groups that make it hard for us to see their full humanity.
How Wanting to Belong Can Drive Us to Exclude Others
john a. powell considers how the othering of one group can serve as a way to solidify membership in another group.
Why Should We Keep Trying to Talk Across Political Differences?
john a. powell makes the case for trying to bridge our differences even when it’s hard, while acknowledging when we might step away.
When Scientists Admit Mistakes, That Means Science Is Working
Public health experts need to be allowed to admit when they’re wrong—and share with the public what they are learning.
How to Create a Future Where Everyone Belongs
john a. powell discusses how bridging our differences can help us be less afraid of people we see as “other.”