The internet has trained us to think every disagreement needs a winner and a loser.
But when behavioral scientist Julia Minson joined Remarkable People, she offered a completely different approach. Drawing from her new book, How to Disagree Better, Julia explained why the best conversations aren’t about overpowering someone else’s opinion—they’re about making people feel heard enough to keep talking.
We explored why curiosity beats certainty, why receptiveness matters more than persuasion, and how small language changes can completely reshape difficult conversations.
The key lesson: a successful disagreement is one that builds a bridge to the next conversation instead of burning it down.
Tune into the full episode here!
Mahalo,
Guy
