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Gaining perspective on an argument

The conversations that Principled Innovation provokes (Practice M1, Practice C1, Practice C2) often center around surfacing our differences. These differences can become divisions that keep us apart. This simple perspective taking activity, designed for defusing conflicts between our loved ones and ourselves, is widely applicable to the disagreements that can emerge from the practice of Principled Innovation.

   Tool

   10 minutes

   By: Greater Good Science Center

   Educator-prep | Lifelong learners


Making connections:

Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.

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