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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 12 MIN

Courage to disagree - Margaret Heffernan

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Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progress. She illustrates (sometimes counterintuitively) how the best partners aren't echo chambers -- and how great research teams, relationships and businesses allow people to deeply disagree. Talk by Margaret Heffernan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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