Ep20 -- Get Beyond Us vs. Them

It's hard enough to move to another city when you're 12 years old. But when you're a die-hard Philly fan and you move to Boston, the trauma can last a lifetime. This week I look at how Us vs. Them thinking exists throughout our lives, in some innocuous ways and in some ways that have serious repercussions. The key is to remember that we all contain multitudes and that there's no single Us and no single Them that should keep us from finding common ground wherever possible. Believe it or not, I use the abortion debate as a launching off point for finding that common ground. Mentioned this week: 404 Media: Samsung Requires Independent Repair Shops to Share Customer Data, Snitch on People Who Use Aftermarket Parts, Leaked Contract Shows Vice: How Sony, Microsoft, and Other Gadget Makers Violate Federal Warranty Law The New Yorker: Culture War Cartoon The Onion: You Will Suffer Humiliation When The Sports Team From My Area Defeats The Sports Team From Your Area