#30: Beyond Your Political Bubble

Thinking Critically

In this episode, Jonathan is speaking with Tania Israel about moving beyond your political bubble. They discuss: •Her science journey. •Tribalism in today's society and what to do about it. •The concept of naïve realism. •How your fight or flight response is activated when your beliefs are challenged and the best way to combat this is to simply be aware of it. •The importance of nonverbal cues when communicating. •The growth mindset and how you approach new information. •How pointing out logical fallacies can be detrimental in a dialogue unless the other person is also versed in logic. •And other topics. Tania Israel is a Professor in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Israel teaches about helping skills, leadership, and community collaboration, among other things. She has facilitated educational programs and difficult dialogues about a range of topics, including abortion, law enforcement, religion, and sexual orientation. "Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work" grew out of Dr. Israel’s skill-building workshop that she developed and delivered to hundreds of participants following the 2016 election. It draws on her strengths as a psychologist and community organizer to prepare people to engage in dialogue across political lines. You can find her website here: http://taniaisrael.com/ You can purchase "Beyond Your Bubble" here: http://bit.ly/2NTJFPZ You can find her on social media here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BYBdialogue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bybdialogue/ You can find this episode on our YouTube channel as well: https://bit.ly/3oTEiwW This show is supported and produced by Final Stretch Media. Final Stretch believes in creating something that disrupts attention spans and challenges the marketing status quo. They do this by creating high quality visual content that captivates your audience. You can find them on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fsmedia2020 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finalstretc... This show is also supported by QuikLee; the creators of Brain Racers. The world's first ever live racing competition for the brain. Download their app and play live on the weekends on an iOS device against the world. We have raced and it's a blast! App Download: https://apple.co/33n8aJs Our last sponsor creates survival technology as well as camping and other outdoor gear. Outer Wild's ultimate goal is to provide clean technologies for everyday devices as they are driven to create a more sustainable world. Use the code IS on your next purchase and receive an additional 10% off! Website: https://www.outer-wild.com/