How Curiosity and Civil Discourse can Foster Personal Growth
An exploration of how time can illuminate truth, the way our values play into how we engage with one another, and the role of civil discourse in our personal growth
I recently had an experience that got me thinking about how, at least here in America, we’ve really moved away from the concept of civil discourse.
Civil discourse: a conversation in which there is a mutual airing of views. It is not a contest; rather, it is intended to promote mutual understanding. Civil discourse follows general rules of polite behavior. [From socialstudies.org]
It seems that the days of hearing one another out and healthy debate are long gone, though admittedly, I can’t verify that they were ever really here. It’s… disappointing to me, and in all honesty, it’s downright anger inducing.
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