I'm Right and You're an Idiot: The Toxic State of Public Discourse and How to Clean It Up
Hoggan, James; Litwin, Grania
ISBN 10: 0865718172 ISBN 13: 9780865718173
Published by New Society Publishers, 2016
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Clearing the air: reclaiming public discourse in a polluted public square
The most pressing environmental problem we face today is not climate change. It is pollution in the public square, where a smog of adversarial rhetoric, propaganda and polarization stifles discussion and debate, creating resistance to change and thwarting our ability to solve our collective problems.
In I'm Right and You're an Idiot , author and David Suzuki Foundation chair James Hoggan grapples with this critical issue, conducting interviews with outstanding thinkers from the Himalaya to the House of Lords. Drawing on the wisdom of such notables as Thich Nhat Hanh, Noam Chomsky, and the Dalai Lama, his comprehensive analysis explores:
- How trust is undermined and misinformation thrives in today's public dialogue
- Why facts alone fail ― the manipulation of language and the silencing of dissent
- The importance of reframing our arguments with empathy and values to create compelling narratives and spur action.
Our species' greatest survival strategy has always been foresight and the ability to leverage our intelligence to overcome adversity. For too long now this capacity has been threatened by the sorry state of our public discourse. Focusing on proven techniques to foster more powerful and effective communication, I'm Right and You're an Idiot will appeal to readers looking for both deep insights and practical advice.
About the Author: James Hoggan is president of the Vancouver PR firm Hoggan & Associates and chair of the David Suzuki Foundation board. A tireless advocate for ethics and integrity in public relations, he founded the influential website DeSmogBlog to expose misinformation campaigns that pollute public debate around climate change and the environment.
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Title: I'm Right and You're an Idiot: The Toxic ...
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
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