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Why Americans need more face-to-face civil discussions 'with folks outside their own bubble'
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A.J. Jacobs, bestselling author of the new book "The Year of Living Constitutionally," reveals why civil discourse is needed more than ever in America, especially in an election year.
The rules encouraged a "spirit of inquiry" and discouraged a "fondness for dispute." "We need more of the spirit of inquiry." "Engage in civil discourse with people from all walks of life." A.J. Jacobs is a bestselling author, journalist and podcaster. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help.
In a new series of articles — of which this is the first — I’m sharing some of the life lessons I learned from the Founders. (See the video at the top of this article.)
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