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I'm right and you're an idiot : the toxic state of public discourse and how to clean it up
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- ISBN: 9780865718173 (paperback)
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xxi, 248 p. ; 23 cm. - Publisher: Gabriola Island, British Columbia : New Society Publishers, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2016.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Acknowledgments -- Prologue -- Part I. The polluted public square -- Section A. Smashing heads doesn't open minds -- Section B. A failure to communicate -- Part II. Speak the truth, but not to punish -- Section D. Leaning into the future -- Section E. The mighty tool of public narrative -- Section F. From the heart -- Epilogue: Lessons learned -- Endnotes -- Index -- About the author. |
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| Subject: | Interpersonal communication Debates and debating Polarization (Social sciences) |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at University College of the North Libraries.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| The Pas Campus Library | HM 1166 .H64 2016 (Text) | 58500001005891 | Stacks | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Perseus Publishing
The environment can be polluted, as can public discourse. I'm Right and You're an Idiot examines the state of today's public square, showing how polarized conversations discourage people from taking action on issues such as climate change, and demonstrating how we can clear the air and become more powerful and effective communicators.
- Perseus Publishing
Clearing the air: reclaiming public discourse in a polluted public square
The most pressing environmental problem we face today is not climate change. It is pollution in the public square, where a smog of adversarial rhetoric, propaganda and polarization stifles discussion and debate, creating resistance to change and thwarting our ability to solve our collective problems.
In I'm Right and You're an Idiot , author and David Suzuki Foundation chair James Hoggan grapples with this critical issue, conducting interviews with outstanding thinkers from the Himalaya to the House of Lords. Drawing on the wisdom of such notables as Thich Nhat Hanh, Noam Chomsky, and the Dalai Lama, his comprehensive analysis explores:
- How trust is undermined and misinformation thrives in today's public dialogue
- Why facts alone fail â the manipulation of language and the silencing of dissent
- The importance of reframing our arguments with empathy and values to create compelling narratives and spur action.
Our species' greatest survival strategy has always been foresight and the ability to leverage our intelligence to overcome adversity. For too long now this capacity has been threatened by the sorry state of our public discourse. Focusing on proven techniques to foster more powerful and effective communication, I'm Right and You're an Idiot will appeal to readers looking for both deep insights and practical advice.
