EP91: Empathy for Enemies

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We discuss the difficulties in having empathy for those we perceive as our opponents or even as our enemies.

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Useful Links:
• Studies show how long it takes to change someone’s mind over time
How to talk someone out of bigotry
https://www.vox.com/2020/1/29/21065620/broockman-kalla-deep-canvassing

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