University Of Alaska Anchorage: TODAY: Books Of The Year Talk, 'Changing Minds In A Divided World: The Art Of Strategic ...

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

September 30, 2021

UAA/APU Books of the Year, Difficult Dialogues Initiative and the Center for Community
Engagement & Learning invite you to:

Changing Minds in a Divided World: The Art of Strategic Dialogue

Thursday, Sept. 30, 2:30–3:45 p.m. | To join, see Zoom information below.

A 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 as author Justin Lee will discuss the psychological
principles behind people’s resistance to new ideas and share simple, proven strategies
for discussing controversial issues without losing friends.

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 three podcasts, founded two successful nonprofit organizations, and been
featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, Dr. Phil, CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360, and NPR’s All Things Considered. Check out more at GeekyJustin.com.

For more information, contact Libby Roderick, Difficult Dialogues Initiative, at eroderick@alaska.edu.

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