If you are finding that conversations are becoming more difficult, you definitely want to tune into today’s show. In this episode I speak with David Charalambous, founder of Reaching People, an organization focused on communication, psychodynamics, and behavioural science. Together, we explore the art of navigating difficult conversations in today’s increasingly polarized society, where echo chambers dominate the online and offline spaces. We also discuss practical tools for meaningful dialogue and how to break down barriers between opposing worldviews.

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David shares his insights on why facts alone don’t change people’s minds, the science behind cognitive dissonance, and how the media’s use of polarization and classical conditioning has influenced public opinion. He also provides strategies to approach sensitive topics with compassion, logic, and storytelling, rather than confrontational debate.

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