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The world is immensely divided and broken. We have lost the art of having conversations with those who are different from us. While we cannot change the world, we can take small remedial steps starting with our homes and communities. The authorscommunication scholarswith a vast experience of working with parents, teachers and youth engage you in a conversation that is bound to leave a lasting impression on you, your children, and our world. Using critical questions, pragmatic tips and interesting anecdotes, they touch upon the deep divisive issues of our society and provide fascinating ways to use art, technology and media to provide our children with a nurturing community. Bold and provocative at times, this empowering book is your companion in raising a humanist.
Echo Chambers : Our Seemingly Safe Cocoons
Echo Chambers : Our Seemingly Safe Cocoons
Who does not like a safe shelter that is comfortable and well insulated to keep the cold, heat, rain and wind at the bay? Heavy curtains shield its doors and windows. Only those we love are allowed inside. Anyone who makes us uncomfortable in the slightest way possible or gets into an argument is banished immediately. Our children will inherit these safe havens from us and live their lives in the same comforts that they are used to while growing up. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? Well, we also have mental homes exactly like this, and you know what, there is nothing wonderful about it.
Communication scholars use various terms to describe these mental cocoons and ...