Yes!, but not with this disparity of forces in which we live in... You cannot trade when there is an algorithm created to make you angry. Unlocking your phone means immersing yourself in a vortex of emotions created to keep you glued to it. But especially we can not negotiate, if the defense of a point of view, is the only thing that separates us from starving in the street!
Entering a conversation with the intent to learn, point 4 "Listen to Learn", is probably the most essential part of healthy and productive conversatioins.
"Seek first to understand, then to be Understood" - Dr. Stephen Covey. Sweet Dr. Covey, may he rest in peace, I think he'd be deeply saddened to see how many millions of people never got his message. We need minds like his more than ever before. People like Prof. Manji and this channel give me hope.
That was always my favorite of the "7 Habits"......it's very similar to Jordan Peterson's "Assume the other person knows something you don't" from his 12 Rules for Life.
EXACTLY. Neither the person you argue with OR yourself always have it by the right end. Be open for change and you might change people’s minds, or take on a new stance on the matter.
The video begin here: 3:27 Skill #1: Breathe deeply (give your brain oxygen) 4:06 Skill #2: Create common ground 4:40 Skill #3: Ask a sincere question 5:16 Skill #4: Listen to learn 6:15 Skill #5: “Tell me more”
Sadly, I can't think of one person I've met over the past 30+ years who has ever been able to handle conflict in a constructive, logical manner. Instead, they scream, yell, lie, gaslight, and go absolutely BONKERS until finally... they force themselves to rage quit. Unfortunately, those kinds of narcissists usually cause as much collateral damage as they can during their self-destruction. It's that "if I can't win, then EVERYONE will suffer" mentality. Also, these people are even *rewarded* for such behavior. 💪😎✌️ It is what it is.
@@Novastar.SaberCombat You can't even put yourself in the list ? 😂 The fact that you haven't met a single individual like that is concerning or you never try to meet new people.
Absolutely 💯 all people have problems in their lives but some are good at solving their problems while others keep complaining about problems all the time and never solve them.
*Quick Verbage Reference* Counter successfully 1) Avoid direct advice with “Have you considered…” 2) “I understand you see it that way, however, I see it differently.” 3) Sandwich the bad. “I love you, however, you’re breath smells bad. I just care about you so much, I had to tell you.” Reflecting skills / active listening 1) “That’s interesting, why would you say that? Feel that? Think that?” 2) “So what you are saying is…” 3) Clearly identify the emotion the speaker is attempting to convey (if there is one). Empathize. Validate, if possible.
She's always been amazing, but to hear her lay her own shortcomings out in the open like that is a more powerful basis for her message than anything else could have been. Imagine what would happen to the world if we all switched over to this mindset and started really growing and talking to each other normally.
I'm liberal. My best friend is a conservative and works for the US Border Patrol. We talk politics at times. The CBP was in the news with a viral picture of what appeared to be agents 'roping' immigrants. My friend was upset that ALL liberals think CBP agents were Nazis. I said, ' You have known me since we were toddlers. I'm a liberal. Do you believe I think you're a nazi?' Completely disarmed him. We had a cordial conversation the rest of the phone call.
Then I'd like to know why the majority of left leaning outlets stay in business while painting CBP agents as Nazis? If the majority don't think they are, then I'd assume they'd be shocked and outraged enough at such a despicable claim people are Nazis that aren't to not support those outlets any longer. Yet they seem to only get extremer, so why?
My dad is constantly on alert and ready to protect himself, even in situations that don't call for it. Trying to have a conversation with someone like that can be almost impossible😿
@@Moomiinyahyaa I'm sorry to hear that. It can be really tough to deal with. I hope you find a way to make things a bit easier. This won't help much but just let me say that you're not alone in this ♥
@@hellothere98765 Thank you for your kind words. It's been hard, but I'm hopeful that things will get better. I'm doing my best to help him find ways to cope and have a better quality of life for all of us.
Yes. I can relate to you. My mother is the same. She will never listen even,no matter how much skill you apply or how calmly you speak. She always defends herself and says she is always right. There are people in this world,to whom no amount of skill really work,no amount of understanding really make them to listen others. I tried many times to have sincere conversation with her,but I failed more badly and so I have left talking to her even. I can feel your side an struggles with your dad,as I have struggling a lot too in this same situation since a huge time. I know how it feels at times,but I hope you will change your approach someday. What i feel now days that there's a line between coping up and leaving someone in their way ,so you have to decide which part is actually more applicable. The problem is we always want to see people through our eyes,but sometimes we need to see them as they are.
Came to this realization years ago and I think it follows under tolerance. I’ve always had an overly empathetic way and ability to gain perspectives but I would set hard lines about who I’ll never agree with which there still are some but I always try to gain those perspectives now. I realize people are easily manipulated, I think tiktok has brought a lot of people together and I’ve seen total opposites come to the realization we are a lot more alike than different and should be coming together.
I would like to know more about what you say about Tiktok, since I have a rather negative view of that platform and never thought about it the way you put it. So to use point nr. 5: Tell me more!😊
@@bigthink Hey guys, it happens during livestreams which go on a lot on TT. The algorithm is so efficient it’ll show you what you’re interested in with some variety. So what I’ve come across after hitting a few political things in there is when someone has a livestream and it’s an open invite to opposing views that once the people start to have a conversation they realize they have a lot of the same views. That’s what makes TT different and why Gov hates it… it brings people together real time unlike twitter which is completely toxic and divisive at all times… same with Facebook. The entire live conversation changes the game for social media. The reach is outstanding too. So the feel of it is more like sitting around a table having a conversation live rather than a non personal comment after comment platform where it’s easier to be rude and non flexible.
Proud to see positive growth in you, Irshad. May everyone watching this be kind to themselves for getting things wrong, and eager to improve to do things right.
00:00 🌐 Diversity is inherent, not a human-made construct. Leveraging diversity can either divide or unite society based on how it's approached. 01:30 🗣 Five simple skills can reduce emotional defenses, facilitating constructive conversations amidst contentious issues. 02:40 🛡 Arguing solely to win doesn't bring change; it makes critics more defensive. Constructive engagement requires a skill set to understand others and convey one's viewpoint effectively. 03:37 💨 Deep breathing during stress helps transition the brain to a state where emotions and cognition coexist better, aiding in constructive discussions. 04:41 🤝 Proactively creating common ground before delving into differences fosters understanding beyond disagreements. 05:43 👂 Listening to learn, not just to win, is crucial. It involves genuinely seeking to understand, not just refute arguments. 06:47 📣 "Tell me more" invites deeper conversation, allowing surprising breakthroughs even in confrontational situations. 07:53 🤔 Adopting these skills habituates a mindset conducive to healthier outcomes in challenging conversations, emphasizing the importance of intentions behind engagement.
I’m simply baffled 😮 This lesson is so well explained and so effective. It has to be taught everyone starting with little kids. Thank you so much, BigThink, for delivering highly needed skills to everyone with Internet access for free!!!!
Irshad Manji is a brilliant woman! So glad to see her on this big platform - she is a worthy voice that deserves to be heard at an international level💪🧠 💪
My life forever changed the day I realized this concept. It took years of struggle and being radically hard on myself to get to where it is now… simply a part of me.
Its wonderful that Irshad Manji was able to recognize her past mistakes and understood the she might have been the problem i hope you share you journey on how you got the awareness that you are the problem and how others can become more aware
1. Nafas dalam-dalam (kasih otak asupan oksigen yang cukup) 2. Ciptakan common ground (persepsi bersama) 3. Tanya pertanyaan yang tulus 4. Mendengar untuk belajar 5. "Tell me more" [about it]
Subtle art of winning friends and influencing people talks so much about this. Timeless piece that’s more than relevant for friendships, relationships, and political environments today
The main skill she’s talking about is empathy or being able to put yourself in others places. One exercise that help me was that I would try to understand people I disliked the most until I could put myself in the same mental state they were in
My personal shortcut internal question is - when I’m doing well enough to ask myself at the start of my emotions escalating - what do I want right now? Do I want to feel heard? Or do I want to feel “right”? Because those two goals are mutually exclusive.
- Recognize the evolving nature of humans to foster unity (start timestamp: 1:02). - Embrace deep breathing to reduce stress and improve cognition (start timestamp: 3:29). - Proactively create common ground before debating issues (start timestamp: 4:08). - Ask sincere questions to understand others' perspectives (start timestamp: 4:43). - Demonstrate listening to learn rather than to win arguments (start timestamp: 5:27). - Respond to hostility with inquiry by asking, "Tell me more" (start timestamp: 6:19).
I think lots of people watch this video and think “I’m the one that has the right view”. I can totally see it in the comments section. It seems that many are boasting that they did the right thing and the opposing party was in the wrong or less knowledgeable. For these people the message of the video went right past them. To be willing to truly listen you have to initially start off with “I don’t know anything” or “I’m in the wrong”. You have to be willing to let your ego go and be humble to truly listen. Listening is a trained process. It’s a hard skill to learn. I am still in the process of learning to be humble, it takes a lot of time and effort. Being humble is harder than being cocky. Anybody can put up a front and be cocky but it takes a truly knowledgeable and disciplined individual to be humble. It’s really hard, I fail at it all the time but I will keep working on it.
These are all great. I wish more people on every side of every spectrum would try and learn them. I'm so tired of "I'm right, your wrong" points of view or people looking to poke flaws instead of just actually listening for listening's sake. I'm exhausted.
One of the problems is that not every conversation has an even compromise available. Sometimes, someone is right. Climate change is a good example. Either we are headed towards collapse, or we are not. If on one hand, we are, there is no compromise. If, on the other hand, we are not, why would someone be willing to give up a necessity for no reason in order to appease someone who is just making a mistake? Sometimes it’s actually important to win.
At the end, you pointed out the first, and the most essential, key: A mission check. WHY are you doing something. To what end result? Once that determination is successfully accomplished, the rest just kind of falls into place naturally.
I know all the videos of Big Think are very helpful to each one of us, in my case this is one of the though provoking and very enlightening one. Happy Universe 🌌
A very inspirational and strong woman, it takes courage to reach that kinda of growth and maturity and admit you were doing things wrong , props to her
I agree with everything here. But I just want to say I think it's mostly the receiving side of discussion. These strategies turn us into curious and empathetic people. But what if the other side is not curious or empathetic? Can we incite empathy where it doesn't exist? I think so. If someone is challenging me on one of my positions and they're asking me a "gotcha" question, I always ask them, "what do you think my answer is based on my perspective?" I push for the person to say my answer instead of me saying it. It forces them to verbally acknowledge my points. Otherwise if I am the one who says them, they can talk past me with more fish galloping without acknowledgement.
Thank you algorithms of RUclips to present me this personality, Irshad Manji, honeltly. I'm felling myself more inspired and even shared this video with a volunteer group
Sometimes it helps to view your opponent the same way you’d view a child. (Obviously not in a negative condescending way like how some people view children) See them as someone who wants to learn, someone who genuinely doesn’t have ill intent, and may just be a little confused or misguided. Also be open to the fact that they might actually be right, as you may not be right about everything and even in adult-child conversations, sometimes the adult is in the wrong.
In the documentary video series, The United Silent American Scream we do just that your suggestion to say tell me more is great we like to use the word elaborate. Yes, diversity of the people of America is what makes America great to make a America Greater we need to view these as our strengths. It is good to see that you have made a commitment to changing your own techniques to be a voice of unity rather than divisiveness. Thank you very much for the report. Keep up the good work you are a beautiful person. Peace
I was a queer kid in a Roman Catholic middle school, there was a lot of “othering” and bullying. I was treated horribly growing up. It made me sad but I always respond with kindness and tried to understand they were raised that way. Anyways, when I was in high school I had three people from middle school message me. Two of them came out to me, one gay the other a lesbian, they told me I gave them courage and the girl apologized for bullying me. That was amazing, what stuck out to me though was the third kid, his name was Ricky and he was one of the worst when it came to bullying, most popular in the grade. He messaged me and said he was sorry, that he had treated me horribly but I was always kind to him. He thought queer equated to being evil. But as he got even just a little bit older he looked back and realized that I wasn’t evil, that I tried to be understanding and kind even when he wasn’t and it changed his views. So yes, while it can be hard to stay calm and be understanding, it really can help to try. I hope everyone has a fantastic day and maybe that even one person will read this and find the strength to take the higher path in face of discrimination and hate.
Even for centrists like myself, who want to have rational conversations with nuance that takes all sides concerns into effect, it can still be difficult to let go of an attachment to wanting to be "right" as if that even is possible in most situations. The thing is that there are so many complicating factors that make many if not most issues not have a simple single "right" solution, it all depends on your perspective. Of course many people on all sides of the political spectrum tend to be captured by "talking points" of their favorite news sources. But many people simply base their decisions on cultural context and personal psychology that makes total rational sense to them. There are of course some topics which are genuinely hard to debate a right vs. wrong, but these are usually not the issues we fight so bitterly about today. Even outside of politics, I find that my desire to be "right" about any given thing is very "sticky." I think it stems from not being taken seriously growing up, not feeling respected, lacking self confidence, etc. I can only imagine similar aspects may play out for others.
Thank you. These methods are really useful to me. I already use some, but this talk gave me a more nuanced understanding of them and taught the value of a couple of new ones.
I think that especially when it comes to political conversations, establishing a common ground is the easiest way to hold a sincere conversation. Establish the idea: we both think that society should work towards bettering the lives of people, and we only disagree with regards to what the best way of doing that is. It helps you immediately recognize the pillars supporting each other's belief systems, and you can carry on from there in a respectful manner, having communicated that you acknowledge your interlocuter is just as interested in the common good as you are. The rest is just details you can figure out together.
After 30+ years on this planet, I can't say that I've really encountered many people who are logical, rational, insightful, nor even a shadow of empathetic. Reflection is key, but absolutely no one possesses such an ethical trait. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
Instead of preaching her ideas from a soap box, I really appreciated how she started off by giving a bunch of examples how she did it "wrong" and shared her own path.
Why this video doesn't have millions of views? , as others of this channel... We people urgently need applying these tools in these times of high polarization. Tell me more...
"Tell me more" is also recommended in a harvard video i watched some days ago, but on the topic of "Small Talk", specifically when you don't have anything to say in response of what the other parties' were saying
Listening to learn is so important in such a argumentative world people listen to answer back never to gain knowledge or get a better understanding on the topic or situation
I've learned from discussions with my best friend that "we'll agree to disagree" are the most connecting and powerful 5 words. If 2 people get to that point, the temperature of the argument goes waaaaaaay down and both parties can be civil. Sometimes even have a calm discussion on the topic at a later time. All you need is to respect the other person is entitled to their opinions and it's ok to not agree with them.
Was literally taught in my social work degree that agreeing to disagree was just a way of letting injustices keeping happening. Such a narrow perspective. I was only in it too do counseling and not all their activism junk. Now I can agree to disagree all I want, I change more peoples minds and behaviors that way.
@@kdmoore3 I hear ya. In today's polarizing society they don't realize to be completely inclusive to everyone means shutting out anyone who don't agree with them. I had a falling out with someone who had extensive inclusivity training for school and it caused rifts in his own family. To be human is to have prejudices. To respect that is to respect that person.
The video presents an interesting perspective on how diversity is not a human construct, but rather a fact of life, and how we can use it to bring society together instead of tearing it apart. Irshad Manji, the speaker, offers five simple conversation skills that reduce emotional defenses and turn contentious issues into constructive conversations. She emphasizes the importance of understanding where other people are coming from and being understood for where we are coming from. These five skills include breathing deeply, creating common ground, asking sincere questions, listening to learn, and saying "tell me more." By utilizing these skills, we can shift the paradigm from either/or to both/and and solve nagging problems together. I would say that Irshad Manji is an effective communicator who speaks with passion and conviction. She starts by hooking the audience with a thought-provoking statement and then follows up with relevant examples to keep them engaged. The video is well-structured, and her delivery is clear and concise, making it easy for the audience to follow along. Regarding the five conversation skills, I believe they are essential in enhancing rational thinking and promoting healthy discourse. By taking a step back and breathing deeply, we can calm our minds and think more clearly. Creating common ground and asking sincere questions help us build rapport and trust with others, which are vital components of productive conversations. Listening to learn is a skill that requires practice, as it involves putting our egos aside and being open to different perspectives. Lastly, saying "tell me more" is a powerful tool that encourages others to share their thoughts and feelings without feeling judged. Overall, I think these skills are valuable in all aspects of life and can help us become better communicators and problem-solvers.
Indeed, motivation, at the heart of all conversations, is a key part of determining what the outcome to any human interaction is going to be. Interesting ideas to try when meeting with others in conversation... 👍🙂
Do you think we can learn to have more productive conversations?
After these five steps it will be possible.
Yes!, but not with this disparity of forces in which we live in...
You cannot trade when there is an algorithm created to make you angry.
Unlocking your phone means immersing yourself in a vortex of emotions created to keep you glued to it.
But especially we can not negotiate, if the defense of a point of view, is the only thing that separates us from starving in the street!
Absolutely
not sure I know what a productive conversation is. I have lots of ideas about thinking and learning though.
Entering a conversation with the intent to learn, point 4 "Listen to Learn", is probably the most essential part of healthy and productive conversatioins.
"Seek first to understand, then to be Understood" - Dr. Stephen Covey.
Sweet Dr. Covey, may he rest in peace, I think he'd be deeply saddened to see how many millions of people never got his message.
We need minds like his more than ever before. People like Prof. Manji and this channel give me hope.
I think the prayer of St. Francis said this a few hundred years ago. The thought is firmly rooted ❤
*billions
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is one of my all-time favorite books! I wish more people these days knew about it! 😅
I got the message
tq
That was always my favorite of the "7 Habits"......it's very similar to Jordan Peterson's "Assume the other person knows something you don't" from his 12 Rules for Life.
"A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still." 🙌
I dont understand
@@Outlier-db8sq i.e. If you try to force someone to change their mind it will only reinforce their beliefs even further
@@jordanfranck ah so the solution is to enter the argument with the willingness to have ur mind changed by the other person.
EXACTLY. Neither the person you argue with OR yourself always have it by the right end. Be open for change and you might change people’s minds, or take on a new stance on the matter.
But a woman isn't.
The video begin here:
3:27 Skill #1: Breathe deeply (give your brain oxygen)
4:06 Skill #2: Create common ground
4:40 Skill #3: Ask a sincere question
5:16 Skill #4: Listen to learn
6:15 Skill #5: “Tell me more”
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Thanks a million.
The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them.- Thomas Crum
Sadly, I can't think of one person I've met over the past 30+ years who has ever been able to handle conflict in a constructive, logical manner. Instead, they scream, yell, lie, gaslight, and go absolutely BONKERS until finally... they force themselves to rage quit. Unfortunately, those kinds of narcissists usually cause as much collateral damage as they can during their self-destruction. It's that "if I can't win, then EVERYONE will suffer" mentality. Also, these people are even *rewarded* for such behavior. 💪😎✌️ It is what it is.
@@Novastar.SaberCombat You can't even put yourself in the list ? 😂
The fact that you haven't met a single individual like that is concerning or you never try to meet new people.
Love your content
Absolutely 💯 all people have problems in their lives but some are good at solving their problems while others keep complaining about problems all the time and never solve them.
*Quick Verbage Reference*
Counter successfully
1) Avoid direct advice with “Have you considered…”
2) “I understand you see it that way, however, I see it differently.”
3) Sandwich the bad. “I love you, however, you’re breath smells bad. I just care about you so much, I had to tell you.”
Reflecting skills / active listening
1) “That’s interesting, why would you say that? Feel that? Think that?”
2) “So what you are saying is…”
3) Clearly identify the emotion the speaker is attempting to convey (if there is one). Empathize. Validate, if possible.
"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." Mark Twain.
It is because of people like you that I become optimistic about the future of our society. This video should reach far and wide.
Love this. Unbelievably insightful and probing of our own motivations. Love the anecdote of her past persona + growth. Thank you Irshad!
Very brave to put those clips in the video.
She's always been amazing, but to hear her lay her own shortcomings out in the open like that is a more powerful basis for her message than anything else could have been. Imagine what would happen to the world if we all switched over to this mindset and started really growing and talking to each other normally.
I'm liberal. My best friend is a conservative and works for the US Border Patrol. We talk politics at times. The CBP was in the news with a viral picture of what appeared to be agents 'roping' immigrants. My friend was upset that ALL liberals think CBP agents were Nazis. I said, ' You have known me since we were toddlers. I'm a liberal. Do you believe I think you're a nazi?' Completely disarmed him. We had a cordial conversation the rest of the phone call.
Then I'd like to know why the majority of left leaning outlets stay in business while painting CBP agents as Nazis? If the majority don't think they are, then I'd assume they'd be shocked and outraged enough at such a despicable claim people are Nazis that aren't to not support those outlets any longer. Yet they seem to only get extremer, so why?
Yeah they are fascists, cops are. ACAB
@vancepham1743 You know this how? Have you ever met one? Let alone multiple?
this 2 party system makes people way to tribal
I am generally a liberal but I would never call myself a progressive.
My dad is constantly on alert and ready to protect himself, even in situations that don't call for it. Trying to have a conversation with someone like that can be almost impossible😿
Going through the same thing!!
@@Moomiinyahyaa I'm sorry to hear that. It can be really tough to deal with. I hope you find a way to make things a bit easier. This won't help much but just let me say that you're not alone in this ♥
@@SearchOfSelf so good to hear that:) you seem to be a kind person. May Allah guide you
@@hellothere98765 Thank you for your kind words. It's been hard, but I'm hopeful that things will get better. I'm doing my best to help him find ways to cope and have a better quality of life for all of us.
Yes. I can relate to you. My mother is the same. She will never listen even,no matter how much skill you apply or how calmly you speak. She always defends herself and says she is always right. There are people in this world,to whom no amount of skill really work,no amount of understanding really make them to listen others. I tried many times to have sincere conversation with her,but I failed more badly and so I have left talking to her even. I can feel your side an struggles with your dad,as I have struggling a lot too in this same situation since a huge time. I know how it feels at times,but I hope you will change your approach someday. What i feel now days that there's a line between coping up and leaving someone in their way ,so you have to decide which part is actually more applicable. The problem is we always want to see people through our eyes,but sometimes we need to see them as they are.
Very impressive to have made such a formidable transformation and now sharing that wisdom. Well done Irshad.
Came to this realization years ago and I think it follows under tolerance. I’ve always had an overly empathetic way and ability to gain perspectives but I would set hard lines about who I’ll never agree with which there still are some but I always try to gain those perspectives now. I realize people are easily manipulated, I think tiktok has brought a lot of people together and I’ve seen total opposites come to the realization we are a lot more alike than different and should be coming together.
I would like to know more about what you say about Tiktok, since I have a rather negative view of that platform and never thought about it the way you put it. So to use point nr. 5: Tell me more!😊
@@micha4014 We would also genuinely love to know more about this!
I am also genuinely curious!
@@bigthink Hey guys, it happens during livestreams which go on a lot on TT. The algorithm is so efficient it’ll show you what you’re interested in with some variety. So what I’ve come across after hitting a few political things in there is when someone has a livestream and it’s an open invite to opposing views that once the people start to have a conversation they realize they have a lot of the same views. That’s what makes TT different and why Gov hates it… it brings people together real time unlike twitter which is completely toxic and divisive at all times… same with Facebook. The entire live conversation changes the game for social media. The reach is outstanding too.
So the feel of it is more like sitting around a table having a conversation live rather than a non personal comment after comment platform where it’s easier to be rude and non flexible.
Good point! Maybe live streams are a better way to get into these issues overall; do you find that, or does TikTok specifically have good ones?
Proud to see positive growth in you, Irshad. May everyone watching this be kind to themselves for getting things wrong, and eager to improve to do things right.
00:00 🌐 Diversity is inherent, not a human-made construct. Leveraging diversity can either divide or unite society based on how it's approached.
01:30 🗣 Five simple skills can reduce emotional defenses, facilitating constructive conversations amidst contentious issues.
02:40 🛡 Arguing solely to win doesn't bring change; it makes critics more defensive. Constructive engagement requires a skill set to understand others and convey one's viewpoint effectively.
03:37 💨 Deep breathing during stress helps transition the brain to a state where emotions and cognition coexist better, aiding in constructive discussions.
04:41 🤝 Proactively creating common ground before delving into differences fosters understanding beyond disagreements.
05:43 👂 Listening to learn, not just to win, is crucial. It involves genuinely seeking to understand, not just refute arguments.
06:47 📣 "Tell me more" invites deeper conversation, allowing surprising breakthroughs even in confrontational situations.
07:53 🤔 Adopting these skills habituates a mindset conducive to healthier outcomes in challenging conversations, emphasizing the importance of intentions behind engagement.
I’m simply baffled 😮
This lesson is so well explained and so effective. It has to be taught everyone starting with little kids.
Thank you so much, BigThink, for delivering highly needed skills to everyone with Internet access for free!!!!
Thanks!
Thank you so much! Well appreciated.
Irshad Manji is a brilliant woman! So glad to see her on this big platform - she is a worthy voice that deserves to be heard at an international level💪🧠 💪
My life forever changed the day I realized this concept. It took years of struggle and being radically hard on myself to get to where it is now… simply a part of me.
I work in a high conflict job. I’ll try applying these steps
Good luck! What field?
Its wonderful that Irshad Manji was able to recognize her past mistakes and understood the she might have been the problem i hope you share you journey on how you got the awareness that you are the problem and how others can become more aware
This was fantastic. Both deep and actually practical to apply to our daily conflicts.
1. Nafas dalam-dalam (kasih otak asupan oksigen yang cukup)
2. Ciptakan common ground (persepsi bersama)
3. Tanya pertanyaan yang tulus
4. Mendengar untuk belajar
5. "Tell me more" [about it]
mantap om
Subtle art of winning friends and influencing people talks so much about this. Timeless piece that’s more than relevant for friendships, relationships, and political environments today
The main skill she’s talking about is empathy or being able to put yourself in others places. One exercise that help me was that I would try to understand people I disliked the most until I could put myself in the same mental state they were in
I like this one. Hearing it from someone who was able to change their perspective is very enlightening
My personal shortcut internal question is - when I’m doing well enough to ask myself at the start of my emotions escalating - what do I want right now? Do I want to feel heard? Or do I want to feel “right”? Because those two goals are mutually exclusive.
- Recognize the evolving nature of humans to foster unity (start timestamp: 1:02).
- Embrace deep breathing to reduce stress and improve cognition (start timestamp: 3:29).
- Proactively create common ground before debating issues (start timestamp: 4:08).
- Ask sincere questions to understand others' perspectives (start timestamp: 4:43).
- Demonstrate listening to learn rather than to win arguments (start timestamp: 5:27).
- Respond to hostility with inquiry by asking, "Tell me more" (start timestamp: 6:19).
I think lots of people watch this video and think “I’m the one that has the right view”. I can totally see it in the comments section. It seems that many are boasting that they did the right thing and the opposing party was in the wrong or less knowledgeable. For these people the message of the video went right past them. To be willing to truly listen you have to initially start off with “I don’t know anything” or “I’m in the wrong”. You have to be willing to let your ego go and be humble to truly listen. Listening is a trained process. It’s a hard skill to learn. I am still in the process of learning to be humble, it takes a lot of time and effort. Being humble is harder than being cocky. Anybody can put up a front and be cocky but it takes a truly knowledgeable and disciplined individual to be humble. It’s really hard, I fail at it all the time but I will keep working on it.
These are all great. I wish more people on every side of every spectrum would try and learn them. I'm so tired of "I'm right, your wrong" points of view or people looking to poke flaws instead of just actually listening for listening's sake. I'm exhausted.
Political extremists are a minority and yet they rule all conflicts. I wish those people could follow the advice on this wonderful video.
One of the problems is that not every conversation has an even compromise available.
Sometimes, someone is right.
Climate change is a good example.
Either we are headed towards collapse, or we are not.
If on one hand, we are, there is no compromise.
If, on the other hand, we are not, why would someone be willing to give up a necessity for no reason in order to appease someone who is just making a mistake?
Sometimes it’s actually important to win.
Dialogue is the answer. Listen to learn and speak to inform. No debate.
Eye opening...... Especially for the extremely polarized times that we live in.
Absolutely crucial for today's world
Choose wisely!!!! Gosh. She goosebumps me.
Conflict resolution is such an important skill. This is the type of content I love.
At the end, you pointed out the first, and the most essential, key: A mission check. WHY are you doing something. To what end result? Once that determination is successfully accomplished, the rest just kind of falls into place naturally.
My human brain is definitely scanning for threats 5 times a second, that makes complete sense
I know all the videos of Big Think are very helpful to each one of us, in my case this is one of the though provoking and very enlightening one. Happy Universe 🌌
I love the choice of title for this video. Soooo many people need to watch this.
I really like this one. Practical, insightful and well presented.
We are stronger together ❤🔥
love this and how she evolved herself and the conversations!!!!!
A very inspirational and strong woman, it takes courage to reach that kinda of growth and maturity and admit you were doing things wrong , props to her
I agree with everything here. But I just want to say I think it's mostly the receiving side of discussion. These strategies turn us into curious and empathetic people. But what if the other side is not curious or empathetic? Can we incite empathy where it doesn't exist? I think so. If someone is challenging me on one of my positions and they're asking me a "gotcha" question, I always ask them, "what do you think my answer is based on my perspective?" I push for the person to say my answer instead of me saying it. It forces them to verbally acknowledge my points. Otherwise if I am the one who says them, they can talk past me with more fish galloping without acknowledgement.
That's so helpful!
This mindset is so valuable if we all took the time to implement these techniques
🔥🔥🔥 happy for her transformation and taking the time to share it with us
It is epic that you have changed in such a manner, Irshad. I'm happy for you.
I love how she changed and was open about it ❤
Not letting labels and especially political party teams divide us is key.
Thank you algorithms of RUclips to present me this personality, Irshad Manji, honeltly. I'm felling myself more inspired and even shared this video with a volunteer group
Sometimes it helps to view your opponent the same way you’d view a child. (Obviously not in a negative condescending way like how some people view children) See them as someone who wants to learn, someone who genuinely doesn’t have ill intent, and may just be a little confused or misguided. Also be open to the fact that they might actually be right, as you may not be right about everything and even in adult-child conversations, sometimes the adult is in the wrong.
admitting that your opponent's opinions is valid too is a skill, great talk Irshad
In the documentary video series, The United Silent American Scream we do just that your suggestion to say tell me more is great we like to use the word elaborate. Yes, diversity of the people of America is what makes America great to make a America Greater we need to view these as our strengths. It is good to see that you have made a commitment to changing your own techniques to be a voice of unity rather than divisiveness. Thank you very much for the report. Keep up the good work you are a beautiful person.
Peace
Captivating speaker and perfect wrap up question.
I was a queer kid in a Roman Catholic middle school, there was a lot of “othering” and bullying. I was treated horribly growing up. It made me sad but I always respond with kindness and tried to understand they were raised that way.
Anyways, when I was in high school I had three people from middle school message me. Two of them came out to me, one gay the other a lesbian, they told me I gave them courage and the girl apologized for bullying me.
That was amazing, what stuck out to me though was the third kid, his name was Ricky and he was one of the worst when it came to bullying, most popular in the grade.
He messaged me and said he was sorry, that he had treated me horribly but I was always kind to him. He thought queer equated to being evil. But as he got even just a little bit older he looked back and realized that I wasn’t evil, that I tried to be understanding and kind even when he wasn’t and it changed his views.
So yes, while it can be hard to stay calm and be understanding, it really can help to try.
I hope everyone has a fantastic day and maybe that even one person will read this and find the strength to take the higher path in face of discrimination and hate.
I can't begin to express how much your message means to me. Thank you for sharing.
Even for centrists like myself, who want to have rational conversations with nuance that takes all sides concerns into effect, it can still be difficult to let go of an attachment to wanting to be "right" as if that even is possible in most situations. The thing is that there are so many complicating factors that make many if not most issues not have a simple single "right" solution, it all depends on your perspective. Of course many people on all sides of the political spectrum tend to be captured by "talking points" of their favorite news sources. But many people simply base their decisions on cultural context and personal psychology that makes total rational sense to them. There are of course some topics which are genuinely hard to debate a right vs. wrong, but these are usually not the issues we fight so bitterly about today. Even outside of politics, I find that my desire to be "right" about any given thing is very "sticky." I think it stems from not being taken seriously growing up, not feeling respected, lacking self confidence, etc. I can only imagine similar aspects may play out for others.
❤❤I will forever clap for others until its my turn 🎉🎉🎉
I can listen to her talk all day. She's very captivating.
Thank you.
So many people need to hear this. Best youtube channel in the world!
Thank you. These methods are really useful to me. I already use some, but this talk gave me a more nuanced understanding of them and taught the value of a couple of new ones.
Turning indecent enemies into decent enemies. "Because to be equals is to be enemies" JS Mill
I think that especially when it comes to political conversations, establishing a common ground is the easiest way to hold a sincere conversation.
Establish the idea: we both think that society should work towards bettering the lives of people, and we only disagree with regards to what the best way of doing that is.
It helps you immediately recognize the pillars supporting each other's belief systems, and you can carry on from there in a respectful manner, having communicated that you acknowledge your interlocuter is just as interested in the common good as you are.
The rest is just details you can figure out together.
After 30+ years on this planet, I can't say that I've really encountered many people who are logical, rational, insightful, nor even a shadow of empathetic. Reflection is key, but absolutely no one possesses such an ethical trait.
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Thank you. This is exactly the problem I am having. And these are great advices
Instead of preaching her ideas from a soap box, I really appreciated how she started off by giving a bunch of examples how she did it "wrong" and shared her own path.
Why this video doesn't have millions of views? , as others of this channel...
We people urgently need applying these tools in these times of high polarization.
Tell me more...
I’m both shocked, and sad, that people need a formal lecture, to understand how to operate as healthy social creatures :/
Wonderful it is to watch this and learn to be a listener. It is really important to be a listener to actually develop good communication skills.
God bless everyone. Have a good day.
Golden skill helping in understanding and resolving any problems 👍
Lead by example, and broken down. Nice.
"Tell me more" is also recommended in a harvard video i watched some days ago, but on the topic of "Small Talk", specifically when you don't have anything to say in response of what the other parties' were saying
Good wisdom. Thanks.
I understood this about communicating early on in life.
The difficult part is to make it a habit so that it kicks in auto-pilot.
Thank you very interesting. Lots of things to learn I got two principles to work on thank you. Good day. Working on my humility. Thank you. MC
It brings me tears in a mixed emotions ways. Can we have more of these videos, specially when we debate or have grupal discussions? thanks
A lot of Twitter users need this video
Such a gripping start 😮 amazing
This is not the Irshad I knew. She was a firebrand Lefty. This is good.
Listening to learn is so important in such a argumentative world people listen to answer back never to gain knowledge or get a better understanding on the topic or situation
one of the best videos of Big Think
big chills!! best Big Think video so far! Thanks heeps
Thank you for this!! And to this simple human exercise related to politics. Right now is crucial to learn to keep cool.
I've learned from discussions with my best friend that "we'll agree to disagree" are the most connecting and powerful 5 words. If 2 people get to that point, the temperature of the argument goes waaaaaaay down and both parties can be civil. Sometimes even have a calm discussion on the topic at a later time. All you need is to respect the other person is entitled to their opinions and it's ok to not agree with them.
Was literally taught in my social work degree that agreeing to disagree was just a way of letting injustices keeping happening. Such a narrow perspective. I was only in it too do counseling and not all their activism junk. Now I can agree to disagree all I want, I change more peoples minds and behaviors that way.
@@kdmoore3 I hear ya. In today's polarizing society they don't realize to be completely inclusive to everyone means shutting out anyone who don't agree with them. I had a falling out with someone who had extensive inclusivity training for school and it caused rifts in his own family. To be human is to have prejudices. To respect that is to respect that person.
This is a fascinating concept to apply.
Thanks a lot
The video presents an interesting perspective on how diversity is not a human construct, but rather a fact of life, and how we can use it to bring society together instead of tearing it apart. Irshad Manji, the speaker, offers five simple conversation skills that reduce emotional defenses and turn contentious issues into constructive conversations. She emphasizes the importance of understanding where other people are coming from and being understood for where we are coming from. These five skills include breathing deeply, creating common ground, asking sincere questions, listening to learn, and saying "tell me more." By utilizing these skills, we can shift the paradigm from either/or to both/and and solve nagging problems together.
I would say that Irshad Manji is an effective communicator who speaks with passion and conviction. She starts by hooking the audience with a thought-provoking statement and then follows up with relevant examples to keep them engaged. The video is well-structured, and her delivery is clear and concise, making it easy for the audience to follow along.
Regarding the five conversation skills, I believe they are essential in enhancing rational thinking and promoting healthy discourse. By taking a step back and breathing deeply, we can calm our minds and think more clearly. Creating common ground and asking sincere questions help us build rapport and trust with others, which are vital components of productive conversations. Listening to learn is a skill that requires practice, as it involves putting our egos aside and being open to different perspectives. Lastly, saying "tell me more" is a powerful tool that encourages others to share their thoughts and feelings without feeling judged. Overall, I think these skills are valuable in all aspects of life and can help us become better communicators and problem-solvers.
Indeed, motivation, at the heart of all conversations, is a key part of determining what the outcome to any human interaction is going to be. Interesting ideas to try when meeting with others in conversation... 👍🙂
Wow, great content as always!!
very good! thank you, irshad!
Thanks for sharing this video.
Great video. Thank you, Irshad
this video is absolute value.
❤ this is how I try to think ❤
I learned a ton from this and passed it on to a friend.
"Diversity is not a construct. It's a fact." Yup! Pretty much sums it up.
The fact her name is Irshad is just amazing إسم على مسمى 🤍
Thanks for sharing.
The intro statement is beautiful
Thanks for sharing