MNFuturists Presentation/Discussion "Conflict, crisis, consumption"
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From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM we discuss RANDOM BITS where anybody can bring information to the group that might be useful or important when considering the future. Then the presentation starts at 10 AM and lasts until noon. There is usually some time for discussion.
Conflict, crisis, consumption: What’s eating our nation? Full Interview of Amanda Ripley (bigthink.com):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_MEu7xn8Y&t=77s
�� Core Themes
High Conflict Syndrome
Ripley defines high conflict as a psychological trap. We’re drawn in like animals to tar pits—initially attracted, then stuck—escalating into an “us vs. them” mentality where rationality and nuance vanish. Once
you're in, counterintuitive strategies—not aggression—are required to escape.
Listening as Liberation
She introduces looping, a four-step deep-listening technique: listen, paraphrase, check accuracy, and stay curious. This method builds trust, uncovers the true understory of conflict, and diffuses tension without conceding core values .
Transformation Through Saturation
A pivotal moment of burnout—what she calls the saturation point—can trigger escape from high conflict. But success depends on having an exit: support systems, new identities, community networks (e.g., faith groups or constructive roles)
Presenter - Stan Bissinger
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