We host dinners, now zoom, on controversial topics with people who have opposing views, with the aim of having a dialogue. It's about the relating rather than the debating.
We create a safe space for all views to be heard.
Our aim is not for them to agree, but to understand each other.
We don’t take sides.
We believe that we need more spaces where opposing perspectives can co-exist and maybe learn from each other.
Is civil disobedience justified in tackling climate change?
Groups like Extinction Rebellion and Insulate Britain are often in the news these days and their actions sharply divide opinions.
Thomi Sakali, a business owner from Greece will be making the case against direct action, and Daniel Elkan, a freelance writer from London will be sharing his perspective on why he thinks it’s a vital tool.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
10 May 2022
Covid Vaccines
In order to create a less polarised, more empathetic world we host dinners on hot topics that are currently dividing people. The aim is to enable a dialogue, with all parties seeking to understand, as well as to be understood.
In this episode we have invited one guest to share why they chose to have the Covid-19 vaccine and one who explains why they refused to have it.
It makes for a fascinating conversation, give it a listen now. It could become a model for how you tackle conversations with people in your life.
30 Oct 2020
2020 US Election Dinner 2: Jesse & Lily
Lily Hansen, a Joe Biden voter and Jesse Lee Peterson, a Donald Trump voter, try to understand each other's voting choice.
30 Oct 2020
2020 US Election Dinner 1: Alyssa & Lily
Lily, a Joe Biden voter and Alyssa, a Donald Trump voter, try to understand each other's voting choice.
5 Dec 2019
2019 Election Empathy Dinner
We brought together a Conservate, Labour, Lib Dem and Green Party voter to eat a Thai takeaway and empathise with each other. Each person had three minutes to say why people should vote for their party, and then it was everyone else's job to make them feel understood.
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