TED: Is civility a sham? | Teresa Bejan

The speaker discusses the concept of civility, initially viewing it as insincere but later recognizing its essential role in tolerant societies. The talk explores the offensive nature of disagreement, the misuse of civility as a tool for disengagement, and the historical context of civility crises. The speaker introduces 'mere civility' as a necessary virtue for managing fundamental disagreements without destroying the possibility of a shared future.

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