Ian Leslie

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Why Arguments Are Tearing Us Apart and How They Can Bring Us Together Ungekürzte Lesung. 466 Min.

Sprecher: Kermode, Hugh

Beschreibung

A THE TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR Bringing valuable lessons from the cutting edge of communication science, Conflicted does for our verbal communication what Thinking Fast and Slow did for our inner decision-making. 'One of my favourite writers . . . Beautifully argued, desperately needed.' MALCOLM GLADWELL 'Invaluable. The world will be a better place if everyone reads this book, and because it's so entertaining they probably will.' PHILPPA PERRY 'Essential.' THE TIMES 'Fascinating.' FINANCIAL TIMES What is the secret of happy relationships? How do companies build collaborative cultures? What lies behind some of the greatest scientific and creative breakthroughs? The surprising answer is: conflict. Insight and empathy spring from the clash of different perspectives. In a world where it's easier than ever for people to share their opinions, we should be reaping the benefits of diverse views. Instead, we too often find ourselves mired in hostility or - worse - avoiding disagreement altogether. Ian Leslie argues that this is because most of us never learn how to air our differences in a way that leads to progress. Conflicted draws essential lessons on how to disagree well from world-class experts: interrogators, hostage negotiators, divorce mediators, diplomats and addiction counsellors. It tells inspiring stories of productive disagreements, from the invention of the aeroplane to the success of The Rolling Stones, and combines them with fascinating insights from the science of human communication. Whether it's at work, at home, or in public, confronting our differences is the only way to make the most of them. Conflicted is about how to do that successfully. 'A cool bath of sanity in a world of frenzied hot takes.' HELEN LEWIS 'Perspective-shifting in important ways.' OLIVER BURKEMAN

Autor

Ian Leslie is the author of acclaimed books on human psychology and behaviour, translated into over a dozen languages. Malcolm Gladwell describes him as "one of my favourite writers". Previous books include Curious, about the desire to learn, and How To Disagree, on the art and science of productive disagreement. Ian has written for the New Statesman, the Financial Times, the Economist and the New York Times on culture, technology and psychology and he is the author of a popular Substack newsletter, The Ruffian. Ian is a fellow of the Royal Society For Arts. He lives in London with his wife and two children. He has been a Beatles fan since he was seven.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Faber & Faber
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Februar 2021
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780571364114
• Artikelnr.: 69042885

Rezensionen

"Conflicted is not merely fascinating; it's also important. It's the right book at the right time, and Ian Leslie is clearly the right author for the job. If you encounter ideas that make you squirm-and you probably will-remember, that's part of the point."
- David Epstein, bestselling author of Range

"Conflicted is a fascinating deep dive into disagreement: how it goes wrong and how it can go right. Its powerful insights are wrapped in gripping stories. Read this book. It could not be more timely."
- Harlan Coben

"A thoughtful, thought-provoking guide to getting along, even when doing so might seem impossible."
- Publishers Weekly

"For anyone interested in having meaningful, collaborative conversations with successful outcomes. The contents are a wealth of guidance for even seasoned professionals in the field of conflict management... Recommend for anyone." - Library Journal

Ian Leslie is one of our most brilliant science writers, and Conflicted is his best yet. It's full of wisdom and surprise and is exactly what we need in a world where disagreement itself feels like it's coming under threat. - Will Storr, author of Selfie and The Science of Storytelling

"Conflicted is not merely fascinating; it's also important. It's the right book at the right time, and Ian Leslie is clearly the right author for the job. If you encounter ideas that make you squirm-and you probably will-remember, that's part of the point."
- David Epstein, bestselling author of Range
"Conflicted is a fascinating deep dive into disagreement: how it goes wrong and how it can go right. Its powerful insights are wrapped in gripping stories. Read this book. It could not be more timely."
- Harlan Coben
"A thoughtful, thought-provoking guide to getting along, even when doing so might seem impossible."
- Publishers Weekly
"For anyone interested in having meaningful, collaborative conversations with successful outcomes. The contents are a wealth of guidance for even seasoned professionals in the field of conflict management... Recommend for anyone." - Library Journal
Ian Leslie is one of our most brilliant science writers, and Conflicted is his best yet. It's full of wisdom and surprise and is exactly what we need in a world where disagreement itself feels like it's coming under threat. - Will Storr, author of Selfie and The Science of Storytelling