086: Polarization, Echo Chambers, and the Chasms that Divide Us with Kevin Willson
Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about polarization, echo chambers, and how to practically bridge the chasms that divide us, so we can live in community, even amongst our differences. And we're conversating with our friend Kevin Wilson about:What is an “echo chamber”?The intertwining of identity and politics that lead to strong polarization.Some practical solutions to bridging divisive wounds within ourselves and within society.What can the way of chai can teach us about community, relationships, and healing deep societal wounds.Kevin Wilson is the digital/social media coordinator for Andrews University. He is passionate about helping people think meaningfully about life so that they can live their lives meaningfully. He attempts to do this virtually with a tribe of over 500K friends across social media through digital storytelling. His first book “The Way of Chai” is set to be released in the fall of 2023. Among other things, he is obsessed about the Way of Jesus, digital communication, and everything related to chai.Grab The Way of Chai on Amazon!: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Chai-Recipes-Meaningful-Life-ebook/dp/B0BSKPF69RSubscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361c1d35da39/pod-newsletter-sign-upConnect with us on social media for more:Podcast Instagram: @SpeakingOurMindsPodTik Tok: @SpeakingOurMindsPodConnect with Kevin Wilson:Instagram: @CrossCultureKevTikTok: @CrossCultureKevWebsite: https://www.thewayofchai.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-faith-mental-wellness-podcast-with-brittney-moses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.