Have you ever wondered how we can break down the barriers that separate us?

In this episode of Everything Why, Mike Martin speaks with Diana Smith to discuss her book, Remaking the Space Between Us. Diana highlights the urgent need for major societal change and the importance of breaking down the barriers that divide us.

She delves into the impact of history, culture, institutions, implicit biases, and emotional defenses on our ability to change. Diana emphasizes the necessity of cooperation and finding common ground to tackle critical issues such as immigration and climate change.

Join us as we uncover the power of storytelling and the steps we can take to build a better future together.

Key Takeaways

1. The importance of breaking down societal barriers
2. The impact of history, culture, and institutions on change
3. Cooperation and common ground in addressing major issues
4. The role of self-reflection in societal change
5. Finding platforms to make a difference

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Timestamped Overview

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
02:17 The Book and Its Impact
05:28 Living Separate Lives
08:37 The Cycle of Polarization
12:11 The Influence of History, Culture, and Institutions
14:03 Emotional Defenses and Self-Reflection
16:22 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned
19:14 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Support
21:47 The Symbolism of Mopping and Solving Problems
23:31 Cooperation and Finding Common Ground
25:21 The Immigration Issue
28:38 Martin Luther King's Speech and Making a Difference
34:16 Learning and Absorbing Information

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