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In a world where political conversations feel like minefields and family gatherings require diplomatic immunity, what if there was another way? Steven T. Collis, a First Amendment law professor who navigates society's most divisive issues daily, offers a refreshing alternative. Rather than retreating to our corners or shouting across the divide, we can develop habits that transform conflict into connection. These aren't just theoretical concepts - they're practical skills for surviving Thanksgiving dinner with your politically diverse relatives or contributing meaningfully to solving society's greatest challenges. The journey begins with a humbling realization: most of us don't know what we think we know, and acknowledging this might be our greatest strength.
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