The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
Why I recommend it
This helps explain why sincere people can reach very different moral conclusions. It asks us to get curious about the beliefs beneath an argument.
What it changed in my thinking
More facts won’t necessarily resolve a disagreement about values. I need to understand what matters to the other person.
Who it’s useful for
Leaders, coaches, and anyone trying to talk across political or cultural differences.
A tension or limitation
Understanding a belief doesn’t require accepting the harm it may cause.