Being Prohuman means being pro-relational. Conflict in our relationships can feel really unpleasant. Many of us avoid conflict hoping to protect ourselves and preserve our connections. Conflict is a paradox, however. If done constructively and handled with care, disagreements can help us learn and even strengthen our relationships. Disagreements can even be fun.
Michael J. Lee is the director of the Civility Initiative and a professor of communication at the College of Charleston. The Civility Initiative promotes healthy disagreement and dialogue through workshops, trainings, speakers, debates, and a popular podcast: When We Disagree. Lee's research focuses on political identity in American politics. His work has earned over a dozen awards including five national book awards for his first book, Creating Conservatism: Postwar Words that Made an American Movement. His latest book is We Are Not One People: Separatism and Secession in American Politics Since 1776.
In the film Accidental Courtesy, Daryl's journey takes him all across the country to meet Klan leaders and many others.
Learn moreDaryl's TED talk about his unorthodox approach Why I, as a black man, attend KKK rallies has over 13 million views.
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