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How discussion becomes discord: Three avoidable steps on the path to polarization

By Emma Lei Jing, Assistant Professor, People and Organizations, Neoma Business School
Elizabeth Goodrick, Professor, Health Administration, Florida Atlantic University
Jo-Louise Huq, Assistant Professor, Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
Trish Reay, Professor & Vice-Dean, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta

New research examines how people become entrenched in polarizing positions and how we can prevent debates from devolving into heated arguments.

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