Things YOU Can Do To Help Blog
This blog contains posts highlighting things everyone--not just powerful people, not just important or rich people--but everyone of us --can do to help limit the dynamics that lead to destructive and intractable conflicts. It includes a series of short posts explaining each idea, links to additional information, and supporting Infographics.
The massively parallel approaches to hyper-polarization and intractable conflict being explored in the
Hyper-Polarization Discussion
focus around specific things that individuals and organizations can do to help.
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A chronological listing of the most recent posts.
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Defenses against Divide and Conquer Attacks
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Representative Derek Kilmer on the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress and De-polarization
Guy and Heidi Burgess talked with Rep. Derek Kilmer on how to break down polarization in Congress and in society in order to actually solve problems collaboratively. There is much to learn and copy here!
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Infographic: See the Conflict's Complexity
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Infographic: The Quest for Total Victory is a Recipe for Continuing Strife
Coexistence offers a better path for everyone.
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Infographic: Give People a Chance to Surprise You
A simple idea to improve relationships.
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Infographic: Respect: "A Silver Bullet?
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Don't Take the "Hate Bait"
Hate begets hate, fear, anger, and eventually violence. Don't fall into the trap! And if you are in, climb out!
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Practice (and Preach) Civility in Public and Private Discourse
Incivility begets more of the same, while civil discourse can help de-escalate conflict and improve relationships.
A complete listing of all "Things You Can Do To Help" posts is available as is a listing of supporting Infographics.
