Beliefism: How to stop hating the people we disagree with
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'Brilliant, wise, humane, scientific, and kind. Beliefism is exactly what the doctor ordered - and it could change the world' Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard University
'Repeated throughout is the fine principle that whatever position you wish to argue on an issue, you must be honest about what bad effects, as well as good, will follow.' Steven Poole, The Times
Beliefism (noun): Discrimination against people who disagree with us
Do you avoid people who are strongly against immigration? Or strongly for trans rights? We might like to think that we're tolerant, but many of us struggle to engage with people whose opinions differ strongly from our own. That means we're falling victim to what behavioural scientist Professor Paul Dolan defines as Beliefism.
Drawing on the evidence from across the social sciences, Dolan shows how easy it is for us to divide ourselves into opposing camps - and how harmful that can be. Combining curiosity, irreverence and warmth, Beliefism is a definitive behavioural science take by a leader in his field. Whether it's among friends, at university or at work, being less beliefist will make you a better partner or parent, and a more effective buddy or boss.
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Brilliant, wise, humane, scientific, and kind. Beliefism is exactly what the doctor ordered - and it could change the world - Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard University, and author, How to Become FamousIn these fractured, fractious times, there has never been a more important time to rediscover the lost art of disagreeing agreeably - for it is an art and it is at risk of being lost. Paul Dolan has provided a masterclass - one which is deeply analytical, very entertaining and highly practical - in how to do so - Andy Haldane, Chief Executive, Royal Society for Arts and former Chief Economist, Bank of EnglandAn urgent, fresh and brilliant call to solve one of the 21st century's most pressing problems - Will Storr, author of A Story is a DealA likeable and timely reminder that we can make common cause and be friends even across radical political differences ... required reading for our divided times - Kathleen Stock, author of Material GirlsRepeated throughout is the fine principle that whatever position you wish to argue on an issue, you must be honest about what bad effects, as well as good, will follow - The Times
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