Depolarizing America: Ending Toxic Polarization
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Depolarizing America: Ending Toxic Polarization
American politics are deeply divided. The culture of contempt could get worse during the long and bitterly contested presidential campaign. How do we turn the temperature down?
In this episode of “Let’s Find Common Ground”, we examine the science of polarization, how we got here, and why so many Americans are exhausted by politics and want to shut out the noise. For many, there’s a sense of dread about what’s ahead between now and November.
Professor Peter Coleman is our guest. He is a highly respected expert on how to end long-term strife and bitter clashes. He is a professor of psychology and education at Columbia University and the director of the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution.
Professor Coleman’s most recent book is “The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization.”
Peter Coleman
Peter Coleman is Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University where he holds appointments at Teachers College, the Climate School, and the School of Professional Studies. Dr. Coleman directs the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution. He is founding director of the Institute for Psychological Science and Practice.
Dr. Coleman is a renowned expert on constructive conflict resolution and sustainable peace. His most recent book is on breaking through the intractable polarization plaguing the U.S. and other societies, titled, “The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization”.
Dr. Coleman has also authored well over 100 articles and chapters, is a member of the United Nations Mediation Support Unit’s Academic Advisory Council, is a founding board member of the Gbowee Peace Foundation USA, and is a New York State certified mediator and experienced consultant.
