Opinion | Jayson Dibble: What Iowa caucusgoers and a 1950s UFO cult have in common, and why it matters. - NBCNewsTHINK
That helps turn the messages coming from opposing groups into ones that imply that anyone who supports the “wrong” candidate is evil, a socialist, un-American, anti-democratic or worse. While such name-calling and ridicule may be intended to shame the opposing group into recanting, pointing to evidence and shouting — as Festinger clearly showed — doesn’t always do the trick.by either accepting the evidence and adjusting their thinking or denying the evidence and standing pat .
So, how do we change this? While it’s unlikely that everyone can be persuaded to come over to another point of view, there are better approaches than attacking opponents. Instead, have in-person conversations where you don’t start out seeking to change others’ minds, but to understand them. It’s important to reframe your mindset from “winners” and “losers” to one of empathy for all sides. Work to understand the priorities and values behind others’ thinking. Issues are always more complex than politicians describe them. An empathic mindset searches for the layers of values that drive others’ choices, and that allows for finding common ground. Clean water is important, but some people may prioritize economic stability over the environment.
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