The problem isn’t only avoidance. Many conversations fail because participants focus on persuasion, treating arguments like ...

I recently got into a political disagreement with a friend, and it got heated fast. Like, really fast. And for some reason, I could not let it go. Maybe it felt too important during these tumultuous ...

Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...

A lecture class of around 75 students taking Marquette's new core curriculum that centers civic discourse. The class is designed to help students learn how to disagree respectfully. It’s a Monday ...

On May 6, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with President Donald Trump and reporters at the Oval Office. President Trump reiterated his call for Canada to become the 51 st state. Prime ...

Dr. Minson is a professor at Harvard University and the author of “How to Disagree Better.” A couple of weeks ago, I found myself on the brink of a high-risk conversation. Sitting in my in-laws’ ...