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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 5 MIN

When Both People are Right: Conversations That Should Have Worked—Pt5

from The Mercer Journal Podcast · host The Mercer Journal

This podcast examines a less obvious failure point in conversation: when nothing is said wrong, yet alignment still breaks.Two People leave the same exchange with different conclusions—both clear, reasonable, and internally consistent. The breakdown doesn’t come from poor wording or bad listening. It comes from something deeper: interpretation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wardmercer.substack.com

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This podcast examines a less obvious failure point in conversation: when nothing is said wrong, yet alignment still breaks.Two People leave the same exchange with different conclusions—both clear, reasonable, and internally consistent. The breakdown...

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