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.
Is Talking or Texting Better for Disagreements?
According to a new study, spoken conversations lead to more understanding, less conflict, and more openness to other opinions.
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.”
What Happens When We Stop Trying to Win a Difficult Conversation?
Everything changes when you try to understand why people believe what they believe, rather than trying to get them to agree with you.
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