In 2022, 12 strangers joined Ideos Institute in an audacious social experiment: to test whether constructive dialogue is possible in today’s polarized culture, and if so, how it might be the first step in healing our nation. The hour-long documentary film chronicles the group’s journey as each individual shares their story, discovers common ground, and…
HOW CAN AMERICANS BREAK FREE FROM THE CYCLE OF DESTRUCTIVE CONFLICT AND FIND COMMON GROUND?Every day we are bombarded with negative news and polarizing opinions from politicians, pundits, and others who seek attention, power, and money by escalating division. Our guest, Amanda Ripley, calls them “conflict entrepreneurs.”In this episode of Let’s Find Common Ground, Amanda explains why…
Please join Bay College in Michigan in celebrating America’s National Week of Conversation and the International Day of Mastering Conversations that Matter! From April 10th through the 23rd, folks will gather with others to share inspirational and thoughtful ideas by simply using the Daily Haloha app. Other campuses and organizations are encouraged to join in…
This thought-provoking discussion is for business leaders, media, and philanthropists interested in learning about the corporate sector’s role in promoting and sustaining democracy in the United States. The speakers (listed below) will provide unique insights into ways businesses can align their practices with democratic values and principles, as well as how they can work with…
Kindness is simple, powerful, and contagious. It pushes us past niceties toward a sense of belonging and has the potential to heal and strengthen our communities in all their diversity and needs. There are kindness initiatives around the world– celebrations and invitations to notice those around you and extend kindness through words, random acts, or respect. It truly…
Should social media companies moderate content on their platforms and to what extent? Is there a free speech breaking point where controversial speech loses protection under the First Amendment? How should we understand differences between censorship by public versus private actors, and what, if anything, should be done when public actors use their soft power…