Festival of Politics 2023: How to disagree agreeably
Published: 6 September 2023
Event recording
The John Smith Centre's event at the Festival of Politics focused on how to revive the art of debating, listening and learning from the other side.
The John Smith Centre took part in the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics in August.
The event looked at how, in an age where conflict culture and manufactured dissent seems to be actively encouraged in politics, the art of debating, listening and learning from the other side has been overshadowed by rancour and adamant polarisation.
And considered how we can revive the art of critical thinking, recognise the value of the ‘grey area’, and the goal of both parties making a discovery, rather than being right.
Chair: Liam McArthur MSP, Deputy Presiding Officer
Panelists:
Sheila Webster
Claire Hanna MP
Peter McColl
Find out more about the Festival of Politics on the John Smith Centre webpage
First published: 6 September 2023