Cognitive Politics Workshops
Conversations across the partisan divide: think of difficult political conversations you've had. Maybe you can't convince someone to change their vote; maybe personal relationships are being damaged by politics. We'll gather a small group, and:
- We each share a conversation that isn't working for us, that isn't inspiring — and share what we wish might go better. Does politics ruin your Thanksgiving? Or silence you? Or is there someone you want to convince more effectively?
- Overview what cognitive science is finding about the differences between liberals and conservatives. We'll explore how some communications techniques can apply.
- Then together explore ways to improve each of our difficult conversations. Each group brings their own skills and expertise, coming up with new approaches that may go in the next workshop.
Past Workshops
Positive Action Brainstorm will be hosting a workshop. They can be found on facebook. There is currently no way to see the event without joining their facebook group; contact me if you'd like more information.
"Talking Politics Across Divides," 1pm-2pm. The festival is on the UC Davis Quad, and the workshop itself is scheduled for the Mee Room on the third floor of the Memorial Union. Come join me at the festival!
Crossing Partisan Divides Workshop: The Primaries
June 28 4:30pm (before dinner) UCB
https://www.facebook.com/events/2298448653627308/
Introductory workshop at a private home in Berkeley. Contact if you're interested in joining, or hosting your own.
Workshop: Healthier Political Conversations
Join Moishe House East Bay to hone your tools just in time for your family's Thanksgiving table.
Arrival between 2:30 and 2:45 pm
Workshop content begins at 3 pm sharp, ends at 5 pm
Workshop -- Healthy Conversations Across Political Divides.
Part of a Transpartisan Meetup.
I'll be leading a workshop at the Campus Festival in San Francisco on Sunday March 16, 2014 from 2-4pm.