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We get stronger, not weaker, by engaging with ideas and people we disagree with, says Zachary R. Wood. In an important talk about finding common ground, Wood makes the case that we can build empathy and gain understanding by engaging tactfully and thoughtfully with controversial ideas and unfamiliar perspectives. "Tuning out opposing viewpoints doesn't make them go away," Wood says. "To achieve progress in the face of adversity, we need a genuine commitment to gaining a deeper understanding of humanity." [TED: Ideas worth spreading]( Recommended for {NAME} [Why it's worth listening to people you disagree with]( Zachary R. Wood | 4.1M views [► Watch now]( [Save to list]( [Corey Hajim](, Business Curator, TED The truth is, I don't want to listen to hateful ideologies. But, while I generally like living in my bubble, it's not a realistic approach. There are a lot of people that hold beliefs that offend me, but pretending they don't exist isn't going to change anything. Zach convinced me that maybe if we listen, we can inch closer to understanding, and learn to contend with our ideological opposites when we encounter them in the real world. Newest Talks [Deepa Purushothaman]( [The workplace, redefined by women of color]( Deepa Purushothaman [Dorie Clark]( [The real reason you feel so busy (and what to do about it)]( Dorie Clark [Adam Mosseri]( [A creator-led internet, built on blockchain]( Adam Mosseri [Resson Kantai Duff]( [Why Africa needs community-led conservation]( Resson Kantai Duff [Bektour Iskender]( [The crime-fighting power of cross-border investigative journalism]( Bektour Iskender [Lucie Pinson]( [How to stop banks from investing in dirty energy]( Lucie Pinson Latest from TED Ideas [How many steps a day do we really need to take? Here are the facts]( Dr. Jen Gunter, ob/gyn, author and podcast host, looks at the belief that people need to take 10,000 steps a day -- and explains what the science says about it. [Read more]( [How you can support someone who is in an abusive relationship]( [Read more]( [5 ways to show you can lead — even when you don’t have a leadership role]( [Read more]( Want to connect with the global TED community online? Check out our new platform just for Members. [Become a TED Member today.]( Copyright © TED Conferences LLC. All rights reserved. Have a question? Email us: contact@ted.com [TED.com]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Adjust your email settings]( [Add us to your address book]( Our mailing address is: TED Conferences LLC 330 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013