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How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt? (Update)

Oct 15, 2025 · 00:40:23

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Arthur Brooks proposes 'love' as a cure for political polarization.
Debating the feasibility of this economic and social remedy.
An examination of overcoming contempt in society.

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