The Surprising Power of Conversations to Change People’s Minds—Including Our Own
New research suggests that discussing differences of opinion on politically charged topics can bring us closer together in our viewpoints.
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New research suggests that discussing differences of opinion on politically charged topics can bring us closer together in our viewpoints.
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