How to Win a Political Argument | Tania Israel | TEDxSanLuisObispo

Dr. Tania Israel is a psychologist and research who looks at data to understand how people think. She explores the concept that winning an argument is not about asserting one's position, but rather about strengthening a connection. Tania Israel is a Professor in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Israel teaches about helping skills, leadership, and community collaboration, among other things. She has facilitated educational programs and difficult dialogues about a range of topics, including abortion, law enforcement, religion, and sexual orientation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx