Book Discussion: The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt (Part 1)

Hello everyone,

Get ready for our next book discussion! This time we're diving into something that affects all of us: why is it so hard to talk about politics and religion? Is there something fundamentally broken in how we communicate, or are we missing something deeper about human nature and society? Jonathan Haidt offers a fascinating perspective in his book The Righteous Mind.

The book has four parts, and we're meeting on January 24th to discuss Part One. In this first section, Haidt challenges a big assumption most of us have, that we make moral decisions by thinking things through carefully. Turns out, it's the opposite.

If you've ever wondered why arguments about moral issues never seem to go anywhere, or why smart people can look at the same situation and come to completely different conclusions, this book offers some real answers. It's a dense topic, but super relevant to understanding ourselves and the divisions we're seeing everywhere.

Hope to see you on January 24th!

Important Note: If you have not done the reading for the meetup, you are welcome to attend and listen to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion.

Attendance Requirement: All attendees must purchase food or drinks from the cafe to support the local business hosting our event.

We'll also ask for a small $2 donation to help us cover the Meetup fees.

Come ready for great conversations, paradigm-shifting insights, and a welcoming community of curious and thoughtful individuals ready to examine the fundamental forces that drive human behavior and society.

If you are attending, please read the guidelines below to help keep this a welcoming space for all of us 😊. Thank you and I hope to have a deep discussion with you soon.

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