James Hoggan - Best-selling author, climate activist, and advocate of ethics in public discourse

A fascinating discussion with James Hoggan, author of I'm Right and You're an Idiot - The Toxic State of Public Discourse and How to Clean it Up.

Hoggan recalls his meeting with the Dalai Lama, and how the esteemed Buddhist monk, Thích Nhất Hạnh, taught him about compassionate listening and the inner ecology, advising James to, "Speak the truth, but not to punish."

This lively exchange touches on many timely subjects, including tribalism in public discourse, propaganda, and the growth of unreasonableness. Hoggan relates how the inner work on one's character and consciousness is necessary to effectively participate in social and political processes.

Learn more about James Hoggan at: https://www.hoggan.com/ and https://www.imrightandyoureanidiot.com/

 

Music by Lesfm. Track “In the Forest”