{"product_id":"im-just-saying-a-guide-to-maintaining-civil-discourse-in-an-increasingly-divided-world-paperback","title":"I'm Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMilan Kordestani\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA straightforward look at the history and the art of maintaining courteous communication in an increasingly divided world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e2024 Winner, International Book Awards, Current Events Category and Social Change Category\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e2024 Finalist, International Book Awards, Business: General Category and Business: Motivational Category\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHave you ever been in a conversation that, after volleying back and forth, ended with the words, \u003ci\u003e\"I'm just saying . . .\"?\u003c\/i\u003e Usually, this signals frustration, that the discussion has reached a dead end, that you haven't made your point, and may even leave you feeling that your relationship with the other person has changed for the worse. Digital interactions, devoid of nuance and understanding, further complicate discussion. We may believe that we are superior because our opinions are the \"right\" ones, and in the future avoid conversations with those whose opinions differ from ours, sending us into a never-ending echo chamber. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eI'm Just Saying, \u003c\/i\u003eauthor Milan Kordestani shows us that although challenging conversations can be unpleasant, they can also help us grow. Sometimes, people inspire us to change how we speak, making us better communicators in the process as we search to find common ground with those with whom we disagree. Kordestani uses contemporary case studies and personal experience to teach readers how to have constructive conversations by engaging in civil discourse--the idea that good-faith actors can reach consensus on any opinion-based disagreement. He discusses influential leaders and reflects on his successes and failures in creating The Doe, an online publication focused on civil discourse. He addresses the challenges that digital media consumption presents when seeking common ground--especially when people are only digitally connected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCivil discourse, an essential part of democracy, is becoming rare in today's digital age. \u003ci\u003eI'm Just Saying\u003c\/i\u003e examines discourse's successes and the ways to rebuild it. Drawing from history, popular culture, and personal anecdotes, the book promotes effective civil discourse by providing practical advice and strategies for respect. Through story, \u003ci\u003eI'm Just Saying \u003c\/i\u003eoffers insight and tools for politeness in a divided world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMilan Kordestani\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, social entrepreneur, and transhumanist thought leader dedicated to fostering effective communication, civic engagement, and pragmatic solutions to humanity's greatest challenges. His first book, \u003ci\u003eI'm Just Saying, \u003c\/i\u003e was a #2 \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller and won the International Book Awards in the Current Events and Social Change categories. His writing has been published in \u003ci\u003eEntrepreneur, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone.\u003c\/i\u003e As an author and journalist, Kordestani combines personal insights with independent research to inspire progressive social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.43 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53099004887264,"sku":"9780757324505","price":18.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/qLwHCQjR2U9780757324505.webp?v=1781700747","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/im-just-saying-a-guide-to-maintaining-civil-discourse-in-an-increasingly-divided-world-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}