Why do we find it so hard to respect people we disagree with? In this episode, behavioral scientist and author Paul Dolan joins us to explore the powerful ideas behind his new book, Beliefism: How to Stop Hating the People We Disagree With.

Dolan argues that it's not just what we believe that shapes society—but how we believe it. He unpacks how beliefs become personal identities, how tribal thinking fuels conflict, and why challenging our own certainty might be the first step toward empathy and connection.

Topics Covered:

• What is "beliefism" and why is it dangerous?

• How beliefs become moralised and weaponized

• The neuroscience behind identity and ideology

• Why disagreement feels like a threat—and how to unlearn that reaction

• Strategies to stay open-minded in a polarised world

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by today's culture wars or eager to find a more compassionate path through disagreement.

Learn more about the book: Beliefism: How to Stop Hating the People We Disagree With https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beliefism-discriminate-against-disagree-difference/dp/0349128693

https://pauldolan.co.uk/

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