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Modern WisdomNov 25, 2019

#122 - Buster Benson - How To Argue With Someone

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Against Empathy, The Case for Rational Compassion Why Are We Yelling?

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Against Empathy, The Case for Rational Compassion Why Are We Yelling?

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Against Empathy, The Case for Rational Compassion

Paul Bloom

Indexed context: The host discusses the complexities of rationality and empathy in the context of disagreement and communication. They reference Paul Bloom's book to…

Why Are We Yelling?

Buster Benson

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Why Are We Yelling?' to highlight the complexities of disagreement and the psychological factors that influence our responses duri…

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Buster Benson is an entrepreneur & writer. How do we have a productive disagreement with another person? The art of conversing with someone to create a useful outcome is not simple. Ego, biases, reputation and much more get in the way of an optimal environment when we oppose someone's point of view. Today we learn the steps we can all take toward arguing more productively and effectively. Extra Stuff: Follow Buster on Twitter - https://twitter.com/buster Buy The Art Of Productive Disagreement - https://amzn.to/2Qodd7O Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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Against Empathy, The Case for Rational Compassion

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Why Are We Yelling?

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A second recurring theme is rationality and empathy.
Referenced books include Against Empathy, The Case for Rational Compassion by Paul Bloom and Why Are We Yelling? by Buster Benson.
Related interests include Individuals interested in improving communication and conflict resolution skills and Individuals seeking to improve their conflict resolution and communication skills.

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Against Empathy, The Case for Rational Compassion

Paul Bloom

Best for Individuals interested in improving communication and conflict resolution skillsOften cited around rationality and empathy

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Buster mentions speaking to Professor Paul Bloom, who wrote 'Against Empathy, The Case for Rational Compassion', relating it to the themes of rationality and empathy in arguments.

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Trigger: rationality and empathy

For: Individuals interested in improving communication and conflict resolution skills

Indexed context: Interestingly, I spoke to Professor Paul Bloom from the University of Yale. The other day, and he recently wrote a book called Against Empathy, The Case for Rational Compassion.

The host discusses the complexities of rationality and empathy in the context of disagreement and communication. They reference Paul Bloom's book to explore how these disciplines can be applied practically in everyday life.

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Why Are We Yelling?

Buster Benson

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their conflict resolution and communication skillsOften cited around art of productive disagreement

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Buster discusses his new book, 'Why Are We Yelling?', which explores the challenges of productive disagreement and the psychological aspects behind it.

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Trigger: art of productive disagreement

For: Individuals seeking to improve their conflict resolution and communication skills

Indexed context: My goal in writing this book was to take all of the knowledge in the world from all the experts, because there are so many books about this, about negotiation, about persuasion, about rationality.

The host mentions 'Why Are We Yelling?' to highlight the complexities of disagreement and the psychological factors that influence our responses during arguments. Buster Benson's insights into navigating disagreements stem from his extensive experience in diverse professional environments, making the book relevant for anyone looking to improve their communication skills.

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Against Empathy, The Case for Rational Compassion

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