{"product_id":"9780865718173","title":"I'm Right and You're an Idiot: The Toxic State of Public Discourse and How to Clean it Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most pressing environmental problem we face today is not climate change. It is pollution in the public square, where a smog of adversarial rhetoric, propaganda, and polarization stifles discussion and debate, creating resistance to change and thwarting our ability to solve our collective problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eI'm Right and You're an Idiot\u003c\/i\u003e , author and David Suzuki Foundation chair James Hoggan grapples with this critical issue, conducting interviews with outstanding thinkers from the Himalayas to the House of Lords. Drawing on the wisdom of such notables as Thich Nhat Hanh, Noam Chomsky, and the Dalai Lama, his comprehensive analysis explores:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow trust is undermined and misinformation thrives in today's public dialogue Why facts alone fail – the manipulation of language and the silencing of dissent The importance of reframing our arguments with empathy and values to create compelling narratives and spur action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur species' greatest survival strategy has always been foresight and the ability to leverage our intelligence to overcome adversity. For too long now this capacity has been threatened by the sorry state of our public discourse. Focusing on proven techniques to foster more powerful and effective communication, this book \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to readers looking for both deep insights and practical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eJames Hoggan \u003c\/b\u003e is president of the Vancouver PR firm Hoggan \u0026amp; Associates, chair of the David Suzuki Foundation board, and founder of the influential website \u003ci\u003eDeSmogBlog\u003c\/i\u003e . He is author of \u003ci\u003eClimate Cover-Up \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDo the Right Thing\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47018736091376,"sku":"9780865718173","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780865718173_p0.jpg?v=1763825814","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780865718173","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}