How to Have Impossible Conversations

A practical guide to discussing controversial topics with empathy and effectiveness. Boghossian and Lindsay provide a comprehensive framework for navigating difficult dialogues, from casual discussions to heated debates about deeply held beliefs. The authors combine insights from epistemology, psychology, and hostage negotiation to create a toolkit for productive discourse. Their methods emphasize curiosity over confrontation, understanding over winning, and show how to build bridges across ideological divides through better conversation techniques.