Whether it's our political leanings, religious beliefs, views on animal rights or vaccinations, most of us have strong opinions on what we consider right or wrong; important or not. While it's good to hold your own views and live a life that's true to your values, what are your feelings towards those who don't have the same opinion? Would you listen to and respect their viewpoint, or be more inclined to disregard them because they're not like you?
Most of us now live in societies where our neighbours, work colleagues and relatives will have had different experiences to our own and hold different views. Yet when we are faced with the latest global crisis, debate or election, it can feel like we're expected to jump quickly onto one side of the…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024