How to be civil even if you disagree (w/ Alexandra Hudson)

How to be civil even if you disagree (w/ Alexandra Hudson)

Author: TED July 15, 2024 Duration: 27:45

What does it mean to be civil with others – and why does this value often feel at risk? Alexandra Hudson, author of The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves, says that civility is very different from being polite – but that it might be the key to building back positive relationships across differences in society. This week, Alexandra shares her research on why valuing the people you disagree with as human beings is so important, and what you can do to be a slightly better citizen of the world.


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