Many people in the US have grown weary of the non-stop political discord that permeates every aspect of their lives. Some of the information is so polarized that it begs to be agreed with or opposed to, often leading to online fighting and further fracturing societal cohesion. Managing this pervasive tension requires understanding the underlying frameworks that shape our sense of morality.
For tips on engaging in amicable civil discourse, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with social psychologist and author, Kurt Gray.
Kurt shares real-world stories about discovering shared values with others regardless of their political or moral views. He reveals the studies and conversation methods outlined in his book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground.
Kurt Gray — Managing Political Discord:
- In Outage, Kurt reveals the origin of human moral judgment. {3:21}
- 65% of Americans are exhausted by the current political discord. {6:08}
- How to respond to misinformation or disinformation. {10:25}
- The CIV method for engaging in civil discourse. {17:36}
Meet Our Guest:
Social Psychologist Kurt Gray, PhD, is an award-winning researcher and teacher. He uses interdisciplinary methods to study people’s deepest held beliefs and ways to bridge moral divides.
He is an Associate Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. Kurt is also an adjunct associate professor of organizational behavior at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC, where he teaches about organizational ethics and team processes.
“Most people want the same things for their country and their family." - Lisa Cypers Kamen
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