How to Have Impossible Conversations by Peter Boghossian and James A. Lindsay

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In a world of deepening political and social divides, do you find yourself avoiding important discussions for fear of conflict? Are you tired of conversations that devolve into shouting matches or bitter silence? "How to Have Impossible Conversations" provides a powerful and practical toolkit to transform these frustrating encounters into opportunities for genuine understanding. This audiobook summary provides key takeaways and analysis of the original book. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. You’ll learn evidence-based techniques drawn from hostage negotiation, psychology, and philosophy. Master the seven fundamentals of good dialogue, from setting goals to building rapport. Learn to shift conversations away from contentious conclusions and toward a person's underlying reasoning—their epistemology. You will uncover specific strategies for every level of difficulty, including how to build "golden bridges" that allow people to change their minds without losing face, and how to reframe arguments to appeal to different moral foundations. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to put into action right away. Stop dreading disagreement and start building bridges. Duration - 17m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E. Published Date - Thursday, 09 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.