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Living Well Together: Jonathan Haidt on the Eternal Project of Civility
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Living Well Together: Jonathan Haidt on the Eternal Project of Civility

Why democracy, compassion, and our shared humanity depend on civility.

In this episode, Jonathan Haidt and I explore what it means to truly treat one another with regard for our shared humanity. Jonathan has been a generous supporter of my work, and his endorsement of The Soul of Civility was especially meaningful because it was freely offered after he read it—a kindness for which I remain deeply grateful. Together, we discuss why the health of democracy and society depends not on mere politeness, but on cultivating genuine civility—the kind that sometimes requires breaking the rules of politeness in order to turn toward truth and compassion.

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