Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

we can bring more complexity into our conversations. Fundamentally, that involves drawing attention to the nuances that often get overlooked. It starts with seeking and spotlighting shades of gray.

spirited debate

They saw many of their policies as experiments to run, not points to score.

By considering the strongest version of an opponent’s perspective and limiting our responses to our few best steps, we have a better chance of finding a rhythm.

Sustain talk is commentary about maintaining the status quo. Change talk is referencing a desire, ability, need, or commitment to make adjustments.

As we’ve seen from the evidence on the illusion of explanatory depth, asking “how” tends to reduce polarization, setting the stage for more constructive conversations about action.

Rethinking is more likely to happen in a learning culture, where growth is the core value and rethinking cycles are routine.

We won’t have much luck changing other people’s minds if we refuse to change ours.

“the country demands bold, persistent experimentation.”