Democracy is dying because we are clinging to a dangerous and outdated myth:
talking about politics can change people's minds. It doesn't. This provocative
debut from a bold new voice combines a fascinating range of research to show us
the psychological and sociological factors that really shape our politics.
Drawing from ancient philosophy to modern neuroscience and social science, Dr
Sarah Stein Lubrano reveals the surprising truth about how people think and
behave politically. From friendship to community organizing and social
infrastructure, she explores the actions that actually do change minds. In a
world where politics keeps getting more irrational, dishonest, violent and
chaotic, it's getting much harder to reach people with words alone. So people
who really care about democracy must ask: how can we stop arguing and do the
deep work to build stronger foundations for political life, and a better world
for us all?