University Of Alaska Anchorage: Nov. 17: How To Talk With People With Whom You Disagree

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

November 15, 2021

Worried about political discussions over the Thanksgiving holiday? Miss the talk in
September? UAA/APU Books of the Year, Difficult Dialogues Initiative & CCEL invite
you to:

Changing Minds in a Divided World: The Art of Strategic DialogueWednesday, Nov. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. | To join, see Zoom information below.A recorded talk by Justin Lee, author of UAA Book of the Year, Talking Across the Divide: How to Communicate with People You Disagree with & Maybe
Even Change the World

In a world divided by political and social issues, how do you get people on the other
side to listen to you? Join us virtually to hear a replay of a talk given in September
by author Justin Lee. He’ll discuss the psychological principles behind people’s resistance
to new ideas and share simple, proven strategies for discussing controversial issues
without losing friends. We’ll have a facilitated discussion/Q and A following the
recorded presentation.

Speaker biographyFor more than 20 years, Justin Lee has been known for navigating divisive issues with
thoughtfulness and nuance. His book Talking Across the Divide is being used as a textbook
in college classrooms to teach students how to navigate areas of disagreement. He
began his work in the 90s as a spokesperson for Bridges Across the Divide, an organization
fostering dialogue across lines of disagreement about sexual orientation. In 2001,
he founded a faith-based nonprofit to adapt these conversations for Christian faith
communities, where he became internationally prominent for helping families stay together
despite differing views on LGBTQ issues. He has co-hosted 3 podcasts, spoken in 6
countries, founded two successful nonprofit organizations, and been featured in numerous
media outlets, including The New York Times, Dr. Phil show, CNN’s Anderson Cooper
360, and NPR’s All Things Considered. Check out more at GeekyJustin.com.

Zoom information

For more information: Libby Roderick, Difficult Dialogues, eroderick@alaska.edu.

This press release was produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. The views expressed here are the author’s own.