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I’m Right and You’re an Idiot: The Toxic State of Public Discourse and How to Clean it Up

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The most pressing environmental problem we are facing today isn’t climate change. It is pollution in the public square, where a smog of adversarial rhetoric, propaganda, and polarization stifles discussion and debate, creating resistance to change and thwarting our ability to solve our collective problems.

In I’m Right and You’re an Idiot, writer and David Suzuki Foundation chair James Hoggan grapples with this critical issue, conducting interviews with outstanding thinkers from the Himalayas to the House of Lords. Drawing on the wisdom of such notables as Thich Nhat Hanh, Noam Chomsky, and the Dalai Lama, his comprehensive analysis explores:

How consider is undermined and misinformation thrives in today’s public dialogue Why facts alone fail – the manipulation of language and the silencing of dissent The importance of reframing our arguments with empathy and values to create compelling narratives and spur action.

Our species’ greatest survival strategy has all the time been foresight and the ability to leverage our intelligence to triumph over adversity. For too long now this capacity has been threatened by the sorry state of our public discourse. That specialize in proven techniques to foster more powerful and effective communication, this book will appeal to readers searching for both deep insights and practical advice.

James Hoggan is president of the Vancouver PR firm Hoggan & Associates, chair of the David Suzuki Foundation board, and founding father of the influential website DeSmogBlog. He’s writer of Climate Cover-Up and Do the Right Thing.

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