February 3, 2012 - Our country is more politically polarized than ever. Is it possible to agree to disagree and still move on to solve our massive problems? Or are the blind leading the blind — over the cliff?
Bill and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt talk about the psychological underpinnings of our contentious culture, why we can’t trust our own opinions, and the demonizing of our adversaries.
“When it gets so that your opponents are not just people you disagree with, but… the mental state in which I am fighting for good, and you are fighting for evil, it’s very difficult to compromise,” Haidt tells Moyers. “Compromise becomes a dirty word.” Full Transcript>>>
Jonathan Haidt Explains Our Contentious Culture from BillMoyers.com on Vimeo.
February 3, 2012 - Bill Moyers explains what we need to know about community activist Saul Alinsky, and why New Gingrich might be so afraid of him. Full Transcript>>>
Bill Moyers Essay: Newt's Obesession with Saul Alinsky from BillMoyers.com on Vimeo.
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